How to Qualify
Introducing the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) - a program designed to BRIDGE the DIGITAL DIVIDE and provide access to high-speed internet to underserved communities. With ACP, you can finally take advantage of educational resources, job opportunities, social services, telemedicine, and economic empowerment, without worrying how you’re going to pay for wireless and internet services.
There are many ways to qualify. The easiest is if you are already enrolled in any of the following government assistance programs:
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Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. To qualify through income, you must present proof of income by supplying a W2, 1099, or most recent tax return.
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Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
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Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program
Participates in one of these assistance programs:
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Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools.
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SNAP
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Medicaid
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Your Medicaid eligibility may be up for renewal.
Federal Housing Assistance, including:
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Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers)
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Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/Section 202/ Section 811
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Public Housing
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Affordable Housing Programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiians
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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WIC
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Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
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Lifeline
Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on qualifying Tribal lands:
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Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
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Tribal TANF
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Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
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Tribal Head Start (income based)
