Can't afford a Laptop (help?)

Colleges & Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
1

<p>Uh unfortunately I don't think I can afford a laptop because my family doesnt make very much money (efc 0)... Family income ~11k</p>

<p>I already have to take 1 loan out (2,600) to pay for tuition per year. - I know that isn't much.</p>

<p>Anywho, is there any way I can possibly get a Laptop from UT for free? Like, can I write a letter explaining my current situation in hopes that they will help me get one?</p>

<p>Thanks,
Chris</p>

2

<p>you could just use the computer labs...</p>

3

<p>You can also work this summer to earn enough to buy a used computer or an entry-level desktop. Dell has them for around $300 which should equate to about a week and a half at minimum wage. If you work an extra week and a half you could buy an entry-level laptop (or just buy a used one for much less).</p>

<p>Most schools don't require a laptop - you can use the computers in the labs, libraries, etc. Some schools also let you check-out laptops from the library but this will vary from school to school and I don't know how long they let you keep them.</p>

4

<p>UT FAC is open from Sunday to Thursday 24hrs. Then it's opened at limited times Fri and Sat, till about 10 pm.</p>

<p>You can't get a laptop for free as far as I know, but you might be able to take out another loan to cover it.</p>

5

<p>great,</p>

<p>thanks for the help</p>

6

<p>also, at the FAC and various other libraries you can rent out laptops for free for up to two hours at a time. This is a great opportunity that many don't know about.</p>

<p>good luck. (also, is your screen name from a band?)</p>

7

<p>If you are receiving financial assistance and a computer is required or recommended for your major, you may qualify for additional funds to pay for the computer. For instance, education majors are required to have a laptop and can qualify for financial assistance to buy it: <a href="http://www.utexas.edu/education/laptopFAQ.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.utexas.edu/education/laptopFAQ.html&lt;/a>. </p>

<p>In addition, I think you should contact the Office of Student Financial Services to see if they can help you.</p>