Buy A Laptop — Can I Use My Education Award To

: Contact your school’s financial aid or bursar's office to confirm that a laptop is included in your COA.

: Most Title IV schools include an allowance for books and supplies, which often covers a computer. can i use my education award to buy a laptop

Yes, you can use your to buy a laptop , but there are specific rules and steps you must follow to do so correctly. The Key: Cost of Attendance (COA) : Contact your school’s financial aid or bursar's

: Use the My AmeriCorps portal to create an "Education Expenses" payment request for the required amount. The Key: Cost of Attendance (COA) : Use

: Using the award for a laptop is at the discretion of your school's financial aid office. Some schools may even allow a one-time "COA increase" specifically for a computer purchase. How to Use the Award for a Laptop

Because AmeriCorps sends funds (not to you), you cannot simply swipe a card to buy a laptop at a retail store. Instead, follow these steps:

The award can only be used for expenses that are part of your school's official .