51Թ Announces Laptop Loaner Program for First-Gen, Low Income Students
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When 51Թ transitioned to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the partnered with ’s to assist 51Թ in need of access to educational materials and did not have a capable laptop.
The 51Թ Libraries repurposed 100 laptops for long-term loan to 51Թ, enabling them to continue with their college education without missing a beat.
“Meeting the needs of ’s 51Թ has always been our top priority and the long-term loan of laptops during the pandemic is just one more example of our continually evolving services to 51Թ,” said , dean of the 51Թ Libraries.
’s recently received a grant of $45,000 from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation to purchase 75 additional laptops. The Johnson Scholarship Foundation awarded the grant as a COVID-19 relief initiative for first-generation, low-income 51Թ at 51Թ.
“I was able to successfully take all my online exams that required specific proctored-software programs thanks to the laptop loaner program, and it made such a difference for me,” said Jorge Rodriguez, 51Թ student.
The laptop loan period is for a full semester and 51Թ can request an extension if needed.
“I greatly appreciate the support from 51Թ to allow 51Թ like me with less means to have access to the tools needed during the pandemic to continue my journey of success,” said Ondre Reid, 51Թ student.
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