Several departments at Sierra College loan laptops to eligible students. To confirm eligibility, please review the requirements for each department below.
- EOPS, CALWorks, NextUp, TRiO: Students who are currently enrolled and participating in these programs can borrow a laptop.
- Veterans Success Center: Students who are veterans and veteran dependents can borrow a laptop. Verification is required.
- Library and Basic Needs Center: Requests to borrow laptops are prioritized on financial need, so you must meet all three of the following criteria:
1. You have a current Financial Aid application on file (FAFSA or CADAA)
2. You are enrolled in at least 6 units or 2 non-credit courses
3. You do not currently own or have access to a personal computer or laptop
After the third week of the semester, if there are any Library and Basic Needs laptops available, all Sierra College students are eligible to check one out on a first come, first served basis.
IMPORTANT: If you submit your request in the first 3 weeks of the semester but do not meet the priority access eligibility criteria outlined above, you will not be notified about the status of your request until week 4 of the semester.
Please see the full policy (
https://www.sierracollege.edu/library/hours-and... for more details, including Summer semester loan process and NCC and Tahoe Truckee loaner laptops.