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Did you know? 

There is a federal program to help many families pay for internet access at home.

"The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more."  All MVTHS students qualify for the program through the USDA Community Eligibility Program. (We provide free and reduced lunches district wide.)  The program provides up to $50 a month toward internet connectivity and up to $100 (one time) toward purchase of one device.  Service providers and families can Click here for proof of eligibility.

There are three ways to apply:

  1. Contact a participating vendor (almost all internet providers covering Jefferson County are participating partners.

  2. Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org and apply online.

  3. Call them at 833-511-0311 and ask for a mail-in application.