Is Stevens a PC or Mac campus? What kind of computer do you intend to bring?
Everyone used to get one when they arrived on campus. Now I see that you have the option to purchase your own.
Generally they assign PCs; music and art technology majors get Macs.
Thanks. Missed that link when I was looking on their website.
It looks like a MacBook Pro is the best bet at this point. Question: My kid will be a Freshman in Sept / 2015.
We would like to pay for the laptop from 529 savings. Is it too early to purchase now and pay from 529 ? Any restrictions that anyone is aware of ?
Here is the IRS publication link http://www.irs.gov/uac/529-Plans:-Questions-and-Answers
Seems like it is ok but it doesn’t say anything about time frames.
They give all the freshman a computer with a nice case. It is included in tuition. It is already preloaded with all the programs they will need. I’d just stick with that one, at leas to start then see if they need something else.
For next year the process has changed.
“All Stevens students are required to have a laptop computer that meets the minimum laptop requirements. Stevens will be releasing information on where to purchase laptops at an educational discount over the coming days.”
cutback, I wonder if people who purchase their own computers will still have to pay the $446 ‘technology fee’ they charge per semester? I assumed it was for insurance and maintenance of the laptops/printers that are provided.