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Student Laptop Program

Tri-C’s Student Laptop program (SLP) allows eligible students to purchase a laptop at a special discount. With support from the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation, we’re offering laptops to eligible students for just $250, and you may be able to use financial aid to cover your portion of the cost.

The new Dell Inspiron laptops include:

  • Intel i5 Processor
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 8GB RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Hard Drive
  • 14" HD Display
  • 802.11ac WiFi
  • Bluetooth

Student Laptop Program Eligibility

Laptops will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to students who are:

  • Enrolled at least half-time (six credits) in an academic program or  
  • Enrolled in a workforce certificate program; and
  • Able to pick up their laptop at a Tri-C campus (shipping not available)

Complete the Student Laptop Program Application. You’ll be notified within three to five business days if you qualify, and your portion of the cost will be charged to your student account. You’ll receive pickup instructions once your payment is processed. You will not receive a decision notification until after review begins for the semester indicated on your application. 

Application Availability Dates:

Semester Application Review Begins Application Review Ends
Summer 2025 May 16, 2025 TBD
Spring 2025 Closed Closed

If approved for the Student Laptop program, you will receive an approval email with payment information within three to five business days.

  • Self-pay:
    • Visit the Paying for College webpage to review available payment methods to pay the student portion of the laptop cost ($250).
    • You will receive an email with pickup information one week after the payment is posted to your account. If you pay with a check, it can take at least 10 days to receive the pickup email.
  • Financial Aid:
    • Students who have authorized financial aid in place to cover the student portion of the laptop will have payment processed automatically.
      • Students must answer “Yes” to the Title IV Authorization question on their my Tri-C space in order to use financial aid as payment.
      • You will receive an email with pickup information within one week after approval.
  • Students using authorized financial aid to cover the student portion of the laptop will be charged for the cost of the laptop if they withdraw and financial aid funds are returned.

Please note that opened laptops cannot be returned, unless the device is determined to be non-functioning after working with Dell support first.

Refunds may be requested for laptops that are still sealed with no visible damage to the box.

Once payment is processed, students you will receive an email with pick-up information. This email will include, the campus pick-up location as well as the days and times pick-up is available.

Please follow these guidelines to keep your campus visit safe. You must pick up the laptop in person. Parents or others are not allowed to pick up the laptop on your behalf.

Tri-C Wi-Fi hotspots can access the internet using free cellular data. This device is provided by Cuyahoga Community College as a loaner. Currently enrolled Tri-C students can apply for a Wi-Fi hotspot from Tri-C libraries by completing the Tri-C Wi-Fi Hotspot program application.

For additional information read the Student Laptop Program frequently asked questions. 

SLP Application

How to Reach Us

Financial Aid office at 216-987-6000 (option 2)

Email: studentlaptop@tri-c.edu 

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