DC Government will pay for a year of home internet (Comcast Internet Essentials or RCN Internet First) for approximately 25,000 households with PK3-12th grade students enrolled at DC public schools and charter public schools that receive SNAP or TANF benefits. DC Government will reach out to SNAP and TANF eligible households with PK3-12th grade students enrolled at DC public schools and charter schools.
Eligible families will have received a text message from DC Government at the below dates listed in the flyer. Families must reply yes to the program and then yes to Comcast or RCN calling you for installation. After signing up, Comcast or RCN will then contact the household to initiate the internet installation process within 2 weeks. Please be sure to respond to Comcast or RCN in order to complete your internet installation.
Past debt with provider does not affect eligibility. They will not attempt to collect this debt. Also families can opt out of service any time. If you did not receive the communications and feel you are eligible or if you previously opted out and changed your mind, please contact your school for support.
DCPS School Planning 