Home (Computer) Access Scheme

If you are a low income family in receipt of certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years' internet access. The programme is aimed at those that need it most and targets families that do not have access to a computer or the internet at home.

Depending on what you need, the grant allows eligible applicants to buy one of the following packages:

1. Full package (a computer, one year's internet access, service and support)
2. A computer with service and support only
3. One year's internet access only

Are you eligible?

If you are a parent and think you are eligible for a Home Access grant simply call the Home Access Grant Helpline on 0333 200 1004 to get an application form.

Quick eligibility check

Have a look at the eligibility requirements below. You may be able to qualify for a Home Access grant if you:

• Answer yes to three questions in Section one.

AND

• Answer yes to at least one question in Section two.

Section One

Are you a parent or guardian responsible for and living with a child:

• who is in school years 3 to 9?
• who attends a state-maintained school in England full time?
• who has not already had a computer from a Home Access Grant or similar programme, such as Computers for Pupils?

Section Two

Do you receive at least one of the following:

• Free school meals for your child
• Income based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Income support
• Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit and an income of less than £16,040
• Guaranteed Pension Credit (not Savings Credit)
• Income-based Employment Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

To visit the scheme's website, click here (opens in a new window).