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What Is the Loaner Laptop Program?

CCAC is offering a Student Loaner Laptop Program, which gives students the opportunity to borrow a laptop. The device may be borrowed on a semester basis and students can keep their device(s) as long as they are enrolled at CCAC and have renewed the laptop each semester.

 

Who is Eligible?

  To be eligible to receive a laptop through the program, the student must:

  • Submit a timely Laptop Loan application
  • Be 18 years of age or older at the time of application or have a parent/guardian consent  
  • Be registered for at least one credit course in the academic term for which the laptop is being requested  
  • Be in good academic, behavioral and financial standing with the College  
  • Be available to pick up and return the laptop at Allegheny Campus during the specified checkout dates/times  
  • Be available to bring the laptop to Allegheny Campus as needed to address any technology related issues  
  • Be in good standing with the Program (no unreturned or damaged equipment or other failure to comply with the terms and conditions set forth below) 

 

What Is the Process for Getting a Loaner Laptop?

Loaner Laptop Application   

A current student will need to submit an application. Applications are submitted through the Loaner Laptop Request Form and approved on a first-come, first-served basis as long as devices are available. Please make note that we have a limited supply, so be sure to apply early!

If approved, students will be emailed a link to schedule their pickup. The appointment must be scheduled through Calendly within 7 days. Students must pick up the laptop at Allegheny Campus, Library Building, Room L104. Prior to pickup, please check your email to proactively sign the document that details the terms of service.

Note that the application period opens after registration begins and will remain open for the first 8 weeks of each fall/spring semester and for the first 6 weeks of the start of the summer semester.

 

Waitlist

If you have been added to the waitlist, all available resources that semester have been allocated. In the event that resources become available, you will be notified via your CCAC email. Please be sure to check your email for the latest updates to your status. In the meantime, please feel free to use any of the computer resources we have on campus. An updated listing can be found at: Allegheny Campus -- Computer Availability --CCAC-Allsight

 

What if the Loaner Laptop Breaks or Has a Problem?

If the laptop has a problem, the student will need to contact the ITS ServiceDesk. The ServiceDesk will work with them to troubleshoot or schedule a time to work with them. . The laptop will need to be brought to Allegheny Campus for repairs. The laptop will be unavailable for a period of time while repairs are completed. During the repair period, an additional laptop will not be provided. However, students are encouraged to utilize the various other resources available on campus. 

 

Renewing the Loaner Laptop Agreement

Students must renew the laptop agreement at the end of the semester to ensure they can have a laptop for the following semester. If students do not renew or return their laptop, they will be charged for the laptop.

Renew Agreement 

 

Returning the Loaner Laptop

Laptops must be returned once the current student is no longer taking classes. For example, if the student is only taking one semester, they must return it after the end of that semester. If the student is taking a Fall, Spring
and following the Fall semester course, they will return the laptop after the second fall semester.

The laptop must be returned to Allegheny Campus, Library Building, L104.

The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the last week of classes and the week of finals to accept returns. All other returns are by appointment only. Please contact the ITS ServiceDesk to schedule an appointment.

Failure to return the laptop at the specific date and time will result in charges for the laptop being placed on the student’s college account.

Costs listed below are based off of current pricing agreements:

Laptop: $1,310

Charger: $37

Bag: $14

Battery: $70

 

Other Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the default Username? CCAC_Loaner
  • What is the default Password? CCAC_Loaner
  • Where should I save my files? Uploading a File(s) to Microsoft OneDrive  
  • How to print from my laptop? Printing from a Personal Device
  • How to connect to CCAC wireless? Connecting to CCAC-Wireless Wi-Fi
  • Can I install software on the laptop?  Yes, BUT when installing software, students must adhere to all copyright and licensing laws as well as CCAC’s Copyrights And Fair Use Guidelines, as set forth in the CCAC Administrative Regulations Manual, and CCAC Board Policy VII.03 – Software Copyrights. The ITS department cannot guarantee that we are able to support all software or provide assistance with installation or use. Students should only install software from reputable sources and only software necessary for CCAC classwork. The software already pre-installed on the laptop should not be modified or removed. 
     

 

Contact for Questions

If there are questions about applying, renewing, or the loaner program itself, the student must Contact the Dean of Students through email.

Email the Dean of Students