1. On It Foundation

One of those groups is On It Foundation which provides low income K-12 and college students with donated, refurbished, computers. Schools and community partners work with these providers to ensure technology-deprived students have the resources needed to succeed academically. Effect on Society Computers With Causes also gives computers (and more) to low income individuals, such as college students, and those who need help financially. Applicants write a request explaining their situation, and if they receive approval they are provided a computer to help them with their studies.

2. Goodwill Industries

Another high-profile middleman, Goodwill Industries, frequently offers programs which provide cheap or free computers to students and job hunters. A number of local Goodwill stores coordinate with tech companies to ensure electronics are refurbished and given new life, in effect democratizing technology. Another program, Notebooks for Students allows you to donate certain used laptops for college and high school students who can use it to keep up with their studies, despite tenuous financial circumstances.

3. EveryoneOn

And EveryoneOn aids digital divide by providing low-income families, including students, with discounted computers and inexpensive internet. They team with internet providers and tech companies to help students get the appropriate devices for a discount — or free.

4. Meanings

These are the organizations that help ensure financial barriers don’t come between students and the technology they need. And they help the next generation succeed at school and in the workplace by addressing the digital divide and promoting education with digital equity. Students in need might want to browse through these resources to find the program that fits.