Student Computer Loan Program | Antelope Valley College

AVC's Student Computer Loan Program was established to support currently enrolled students who do not possess a laptop for academic use. We offer various devices for loans including Chromebooks, Windows Desktops, and Wi-Fi hotspots.

How to Qualify: To qualify for the Student Computer Loan program, you must be an enrolled student with a minimum of three units or one class for Summer Semester and a minimum of six units or two classes for Spring and Fall Semesters.

Applications for Spring 2023: We are accepting applications for Spring 2023.

Eligible Students will be notified by email and will be prompted to make an appointment to pick-up the requested device at a distribution location.

Distribution Location: Instructional Media Center (IMC), located on the first floor of the MH building (Mesquite Hall, formerly Business Education). The best way to enter the IMC is through the breezeway that is connected to the former Learning Center. Please make note of the information in the email and on the appointment form as it tells you where to locate the IMC and what to bring with you. Distribution for the Spring semester will begin the week prior to the start of the semester, in January 2023.

Program Participants Returning for the Spring 2023 session: If you borrowed equipment for the Fall 2022 semester and are still in need, and you still meet the requirements, your loan will be automatically extended through the Spring semester. We are grateful to assist you in this way. If you no longer have a need for the loaned device(s), please see return times below.

If you have questions. Please contact Michele, at 661-722-6300 x6112 or drop a note to our Help Desk help@avc.edu

**As of August 23, 2022 - We are currently taking a waitlist for hotspots, as students who have not enrolled in Fall classes return their loaned devices, we can re-issue them out in the order the application is received.**

PLEASE NOTE: Students not returning in Spring, or who are no longer enrolled, please return your borrowed equipment during the following days/times, in the IMC:

Mon - Thurs: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Fri: 8:00am to 11:00am

We will need your student ID number to log your borrowed device as returned.

Click here to apply

Questions & Answers

Who is eligible to borrow a computer?

To be eligible, you must be an enrolled student with a minimum of six units or two classes, during the Spring/Fall terms and a minimum of three units or one class, during the Summer term. Enrollment will be verified before you are notified with instructions on how to pick up a borrowed device.

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Do I still need an Instructor's referral?

No, you can apply directly. Click the link above and follow the directions. Please be sure to provide all information requested.

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If I borrow a computer, when is it due back?

Devices are due back at the end of the term they are borrowed. If there still is a need for the following term, and the program is continued, an extension will be granted, as long as you meet the minimum requirements.

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I’ve heard some colleges are giving away computers. Is the computer mine to keep?

No, this is a loan of college equipment. When you pick up the device you’ll sign a form stating you accept the valuation of the computer as we’ve assessed it, and that you will return the device on or before the due date, in the same condition, or a hold will be placed on your account for the assessed value. We need these devices back to continue supporting students.

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Can I still apply to the Laptop to Learn Program and receive a free computer vs the Computer Loan Program?

The Laptop to Learn program uses older refreshed computers and since this Computer Loan program has started there are no refreshed computers, therefore the program has been revamped into the new Computer Loan Program.

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