Computer Expense Request
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- Loan eligibility and/or scholarship funds replaced by outside scholarships may be used to cover computer expenses that you incur on or after August 1 for the subsequent academic year.
- Purchases must be made no later than the last date of enrollment.
- Documentation of the costs and purchase items are required to complete this request.
Eligible Purchases
- Laptop, tablet, or desktop computer
- Laptop bag/carrying case
- Protective shell (case)
- External Monitor
- Display cable and displayadapter
- Keyboard/mouse
- Printer and ink/toner
- Modems and Routers
- Surge protector
- Hardware warranty (up to 4 years)
- One data backup solution – (external hard drive/up to 4 years of cloud subscription services)
- Software required for coursework
Ineligible Purchases
- Cameras and camera accessories
- Games
- Gaming mouse/gamingkeyboard/other gaming controllers
- Smartphones
- Any other items not listed as eligible purchases
Resources
- Microsoft Office will not be considered an eligible purchase as Stanford offers this software to students for free at Essential Stanford Software | Microsoft Office Resources.
- Tech Resources & Support has recommended laptop specifications in the Before You Come to Campus information guide.
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