Request Forms
To request a computer from CTEP, please complete an application below or call the CTEP office to request that an application be mailed to your home or organization. Upon submitting a complete request, the CTEP staff will place your information in our waiting list and contact you to verify that your request is being processed. For more information on the process and guidelines for requesting a computer please read below the application links.
To place a request either submit an application using the on-line form or print the PDF file and return the application by mail.
Individual Online Form (will open in new window)
Individual Mail-in Form (will open in new window)
IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ: After your application is received, the time it takes for you to get your new computer varies greatly. Due to the fact that all of our employees are full-time students, and work only about ten hours a week, it sometimes becomes difficult to deal with the influx of applications. Processing your application and readying your computer can take anywhere from days to weeks to months. We apologize for any inconvenience this places on you, but we assure you that your application has not been forgotten.
Individual/Family Eligibility
Individuals are eligible to receive a computer or other donation from CTEP in any of the following cases:
- You qualify for any disability assistance
- You or any dependents are enrolled in any training program or post-secondary educational program
- You receive any state or federal aid. For example, Medicaid, Food Stamps, unemployment insurance, etc.
Organizational Online Form (will open in new window)
Organizational Mail-in Form (will open in new window)
Organization Eligibility
The following organizations are eligible to receive a computer or other donation from CTEP:
- Non-profit organizations with a tax-exempt status as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Accredited public or private non-profit K-12 schools or community colleges
- Religious institutions with a secular community mission and a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status
Applicants must provide documentation verifying that one or more of the above eligibility requirements are met. Please see an application above for information on how to verify eligibility.
Costs
CTEP charges a small fee for each computer to cover the expenses incurred by the program while refurbishing computers. The charge per computer covers CTEP's cost of purchasing operating system licenses and necessary hardware upgrades, such as modems and increased memory. The charge per computer is $20 for individuals/families and $10 for organizations. There is no additional charge for extra peripherals such as printers or computer speakers.
Warranty
Your new computer is under a ONE YEAR warranty on parts only. If your computer ceases to function within one year of receiving it, and the reason behind this is an error on our part, or connected to the hardware in any way, we will first try to replace the faulty part, and if we cannot, we will replace the computer (but not necessarily with a better one, due to the nature of our inventory).
You may reapply for for a new computer after THREE years. All new applications within a three year period from the same person will be rejected.