The DuPage County Board, in partnership with the DuPage Regional Office of Education (ROE), recently approved a $1.5 million commitment to provide low-income students with internet service through the Internet Essentials Partnership Program.
During its Sept. 14 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education approved the administration’s recommendation to complete the Internet Essentials Agreement with Comcast for a 12-month term. Comcast is one of the key vendors and is providing the terms of agreement for a school district to enroll.
A promo code is required to get free internet service through this program, and eligible families will receive information from Addison Trail or Willowbrook with details to apply.
See details below.
What is the Internet Essentials Partnership Program?
Through this program, school districts find appropriate vendors to provide internet service at no cost to low-income students.
Who is eligible to participate in the program?
Households may be eligible for Internet Essentials if they:
How do I apply for the program?
How is the program funded?
District 88 will pay for the service. All or some of the costs will be reimbursed by the ROE. Funding will be provided from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Who can I contact with questions or for more information?