• McHenry School District 15 continues to sponsor the Comcast Internet Essentials Partnership Program (IEPP). Through this program, any family that qualifies for Comcast’s Internet Essentials can receive high-speed home internet at no cost to them — the District covers the $14.95 monthly fee.

    Program highlights that may be valuable:

    • Speeds up to 75/10 Mbps, suitable for schoolwork, video calls, and streaming.
    • Access to 20+ million secure Xfinity WiFi hotspots nationwide.
    • Option to purchase a Dell laptop or Chromebook for $149.99 + tax.
    • Free digital skills tutorials and resources.

    If you are a family that could benefit from this program, please reach out to the D15 Helpdesk with yourstudent's name and guardian's name. 

    Contact Information:

    Helpdesk: (779) 244-1070 or helpdesk@d15.org

    Families that may qualify for Comcast’s Internet Essentials program:

    • Medicaid – card or most recent eligibility letter
    • Public housing assistance – lease, HAP contract, or HUD eligibility letter
    • SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program approval letter
    • TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families eligibility letter
    • SSI – Supplemental Security Income eligibility letter
    • NSLP/Head Start – participation letter with child’s name, school name, and service address
    • LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program eligibility letter
    • WIC – Women, Infants, and Children program eligibility letter
    • Federal Pell Grant – documentation from a financial aid office
    • VA Pension – Veterans Administration pension eligibility letter
    • Tribal Assistance Programs – such as TTANF, FDPIR, etc.