Student Laptop Rental Program

Providing access to industry-standard technology and academic software for most students who are not eligible for the eStout Laptop Program
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What's Included?

Students who are not eligible for the eStout Laptop Program have the option to rent a business-grade UW-Stout Laptop that meets the demand of today's learning environment. 

Laptops are:

  • Set up with Microsoft 365 apps installed, with options to install other software you may need in your degree program.
  • Supported by UW-Stout's Technology Help Desk
  • Eligible for replacement if a device no longer performs or reaches end of life.

Rental Term & Pricing

Students are charged per term for usage of the Laptop Rental. 

Term

Price

Fall / Spring$250
Winter$50
Summer$100

 

How the Program Works

Eligibility Criteria

  • Enrolled in at least one credit
  • Paying tuition
  • Not eligible for the eStout Laptop Program 

Requesting a Laptop Rental

  • Students can request a student laptop rental through this Technology Help Desk Portal link: Student Laptop Rental Request.
  • LIT staff will evaluate the applicants eligibility and availability of laptops.
  • The applicant will be notified of their eligibility.
  • If approved, a laptop will be prepared by the Technology Help Desk staff and the student's account will be invoiced.
  • The student will be notified when the laptop is ready to be issued.

Receiving Laptop Rental

Students have two options to receive the laptop:

  • Laptops can be picked up at the Technology Help Desk, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4PM.
  • Students can request to receive the laptop through shipping at no additional charge.

Laptop Rental Duration

As long as a student maintains eligibility and is enrolled in subsequent terms, the student will not need to return the laptop during summer or winterm.  

Laptop Rental Returns

Students are required to return the laptop:

  • At the completion of your program
  • Are no longer enrolled in courses

Students can return the laptop to the Technology Help Desk or contact eStout@uwstout.edu to arrange to have the laptop shipped.