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Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.

You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.

Visit https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/ for more information.

Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

The Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides supplemental income for purchasing food for low-income households. An eligible person or family receives an Illinois Link Card or an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which is used like any other debit card at the grocery store. The card uses money from a SNAP account set up for the eligible person or family to pay for food items. Students attending an institution of higher education, like a college, university, trade school, or technical school more than half-time (6 or more credit hours at EIU) are eligible for SNAP if they meet an exemption and meet all other SNAP eligibility requirements. As of Jan. 16, 2021, a student is exempt if they have a 0 EFC based on the current year FAFSA or if they are eligible for Federal Work Study. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/students for more information on the program. An online application is also available at https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/.

Resources for Students with Housing Insecurity

Please visit this page for more information.

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Contact Information

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Student Services Building East Wing
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-6405
Fax: (217) 581-6422
finaid@eiu.edu

Office Hours

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F


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