Technology Resources
A page within Student Life
Financial Assistance for Internet
UWL's Financial Aid Office may be able to work with your financial aid package to find you financial assistance for technology. To contact the Financial Aid Office, email finaid@uwlax.edu or call 608-785-8604.
Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet. You can get Lifeline based on your income; if you use SNAP, Medicaid, or other governmental programs; or by qualifying through your children/dependents. There is also a Tribal Lifeline for those who live on Tribal lands.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive: up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals; up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands; and/or a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50).
Couleecap Education Program: Financial Support for Working Students
This program provides financial assistance for exam fees, laptops, books, equipment, tuition, childcare, or transportation. Students must be working part time, be 18+ years old, and meet income requirements.
Access to Technology
Murphy Library Technology Rentals
Murphy Library offers different technology tools for checkout to any current UW-La Crosse student or staff member with a valid UWL ID.
This mapping tool displays public WiFi locations that have been self-reported by entities and individuals. The map displays hundreds of locations where citizens can go to use WiFi when it is not available at home. New locations are being added as they become available.
Software
Please contact UWL's Information Technology Services about getting access to needed software for your classes.
Working with slow internet speeds? Please see UWL's webpage, How To Manage Slower Internet and Low Bandwidth.
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Great Rivers 2-1-1 offers free, confidential community information and referrals 24 hours/day. Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 362-8255 to talk to an information and referral specialist. You may also connect with a specialist through the chat function on their website or through texting your zip code to 898211.
Great Rivers 2-1-1 also offer a Crisis Hotline 24/7, where you can talk with a crisis specialist by dialing 2-1-1 or (800) 362-8255.
To explore more community resources in the area, view the Great Rivers 2-1-1 Guided Search.
Findhelp.org
Findhelp.org is a search engine that offers local and community resources for a variety of needs including, but not limited to food concerns, housing concerns, health concerns, financial concerns and more.