With the dual goals of having students at the forefront on using technology and to provide incentives for students to achieve their academic goals. UHMC began the Laptop Graduation Incentive this year for all UHMC students who purchase a Laptop, Netbook, MacBook, or iPad after July 1, 2010 for class work in the coming school years.
These students will be eligible for a generous reimbursement for the cost of their computers upon graduation from UHMC with a Certificate of Achievement, or an Associate degree, or a Bachelor’s degree.
Apply for reimbursement during LAST SEMESTER prior to graduation only.
Before applying for reimbursement, eligibility verification of laptop/netbook/macbook/iPad purchase is required.
The Laptop Graduation Incentive is supported by a $1.5 million grant from an anonymous donor whose goal is to equip every student with 21st Century tools for learning -- a computer and Internet access.
| Eligibility If you purchase a mobile computer (Laptop, Netbook, MacBook, or iPad) after July 1, 2010, you will be eligible to receive a portion of the cost returned to you upon graduation from UHMC with a Certificate of Achievement, or an Associate degree, or a Bachelorʼs degree. Students who successfully complete all program requirements and graduate from UH Maui College are eligible. A graduate receiving a Certificate of Achievement in a one-year program will be eligible for a $200 payment. A graduate receiving an Associateʼs or Bachelorʼs degree will be eligible for a $400 reimbursement. This program is made possible by an anonymous donor whose goal is to equip every student with 21st century tools for learning. To qualify for the incentive rebate offer, go to the Instructional Design Services office (Ka'a'ike 206) Wednesdays or Thursdays 12pm-1pm to have your purchase verified.
Students attending UHMC Outreach sites can have their site Outreach Coordinator verify and scan the purchase receipt, submitting it to the IDS office for you. You can access discounted computer purchase options at: http://www.maui.hawaii.edu/student/computers.php This site will be updated as new offers occur. You are not restricted to what mobile computer to buy. However, Dell has provided UHMC students with a special deal accessible on this site, by clicking on New Special: Dell Netbook and Laptop Offers. You will need your UH username & password to log into the site. Then click on the GREEN “start shopping” button to see UHMC discounted prices. |
Details The graduation incentive is an option for all students who purchase a Laptop, Netbook, MacBook, or iPad with basic capabilities such as word processing, spreadsheet/database, Internet access, and playing media. Students are free to purchase from whatever brand and model of Laptop, Netbook, MacBook, or iPad that meets both their educational needs as well as their class and program specifications. For more information on campus computer requirements, please check with you instructor or program department, and visit the Laptop Initiative pages For UHMC students, Dell will continue to provide discounted Netbooks configured to basic UHMC requirements for coursework. Dell is providing Latitude business-class models that meet minimum requirements, although some classes may require additional specific software. The two Dell purchase options are discounted from base prices and include a three-year professional warranty that would normally add $208 to the base price. UHMC students who already have or are purchasing other mobile computer models should check with their instructors and/or their program regarding requirements for specialized software. Students can receive assistance from Computing Services at Ka`a`ike 220, which will provide technical assistance on setting up or inputting necessary software. A schedule for Help Desk hours will be forthcoming. Incoming students should check with their programs on requirements for the classes they will be taking. Not all programs require portable computers, but most will require computer skills for research, writing and related assignments. |
