Free Tablet Income and Program Requirements

To get a free government tablet through programs like Lifeline or the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), you must meet certain income limits or be enrolled in qualifying federal assistance programs. Below is a clear overview of both requirements.

Income Requirements for Free Tablets

Your eligibility is determined by your total household income compared to the Federal Poverty Guidelines:

  • Lifeline Program: Income must be at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
  • ACP Program: Income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

This means if your income is limited and falls within these percentages based on your household size, you can qualify. Learn more about ACP here or check out our Lifeline guide.

Free Tablet Income and Program Requirements

Program-Based Eligibility

You automatically qualify if you or someone in your household participates in any of the following:

  • Medicaid
  • SNAP/EBT
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
  • Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  • Federal Pell Grant (current year)
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

Not sure what EBT covers? Learn more here.

One Tablet Per Household

Remember, each qualifying household can only receive one tablet through these government-supported programs. Devices are limited and distributed by approved providers on a first-come, first-served basis.

Final Note

Meeting either the income guidelines or being enrolled in a qualifying program is enough to get started. Once approved, you can enjoy free or low-cost access to a reliable device for education, communication, healthcare, and more.

Want to check if you qualify today? Visit the Lifeline eligibility page to get started.