At University of Maryland Global Campus, we are committed to our students and their success. As part of this commitment, we aim to provide our learners with resources outside of the classroom. In our conversations with students, we hear many stories of perseverance and sometimes come across students who face challenges with finances, technology, and internet access. We are pleased to have partnered with Public Wireless to provide a free tablet device and 4G internet for eligible students.
Through this program, eligible students who enroll will receive the following at no cost:
The tablet is yours to keep (limit one per household).
Please note: Public Wireless is equipped to ship to locations in the United States (no APO/DPO overseas addresses).
This program is available to UMGC students, alumni, and staff.
To participate, you must be enrolled in a federal assistance program. Many of our students will demonstrate eligibility by applying for the FAFSA. If you need to confirm your Pell status, please reach out to Tuition Planning for assistance at 800-888-8682 or tuitionplanning@umgc.edu.
You can also qualify for this program if a single member of your household
If you are not currently enrolled in a federal assistance program but meet any of the criteria listed above, we recommend that you join one of our Financing Your Education - Intro to Financial Aid webinars for a 20-minute overview of financial aid opportunities and complete your FAFSA. Most students qualify and you may even be eligible for grants that do not need to be repaid. Our tuition coordinators are ready to assist you if you have questions about the process.
Public Wireless is a broadband and technology company that offers government-subsidized products and internet connections through the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Affordable Connectivity Program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) with oversight from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
