Technology Assistance

Nashville State offers several options for students to stay connected with their online and virtual classes. Whether you need a laptop or access to internet, we’ve got you covered.

Nashville State Laptop Loaner Program

Eligible Nashville State students may check-out laptops and other devices, such as calculators, each semester on a first-come, first serve basis. Students will receive an email reply regarding their requests. Devices must be returned at the end of each semester. 

To be eligible, you must: 

Student Device Checkout Request

Access to Internet

There are several options for students to access the internet both on campus and off. See which one is right for you.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more 

  • The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. 
  • Learn more by visiting: https://www.fcc.gov/acp.

Charter Spectrum announced it will offer free access to broadband and wi-fi services to households with students who do not already have the services. 

  • Spectrum said free broadband and wi-fi access will be available for 60 days to households with K-12 or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps.
  • The company will also waive installation fees for student households. To enroll in the service call 1-844-488-8395.
  • Find Charter/Spectrum public wi-fi for 60 days. 

AT&T is offering free public wi-fi for 60 days.

If you received a Pell Grant this year, you are eligible to receive $50/month to help pay for internet and up to $100 for a device. 

Here’s how: 

  1. Check Your Email: You will receive an email from the U.S. Department of Education detailing your eligibility and telling you how to enroll.
  2. Sign Up: Visit getemergencybroadband.org and have one of the following documents ready:
    1. Your email from ED
    2. A screenshot of you StudentAid.gov dashboard from this academic year 

Wi-fi is available for students on all campuses. 

How to Login to Student WiFi 

Nashville State also has WiFi Zones in designated parking areas at its White Bridge, Clarksville, Humphreys County, and Southeast campuses.

Contact the Nashville State Service Desk

If you have any questions regarding access to the internet or technology, please get in touch with the Service Desk.

Location

K-106
Kisber Building
White Bridge Campus

Hours

Monday-Friday
8 AM – 6 PM

Contact

Service Desk@nscc.edu
629-216-3300