Apply for a Computer

Pour service en français, veuillez, s’il-vous-plaît, composer le 1-800-575-9200. Pour compléter le formulaire de demande d’équipements informatiques.

Students must have a teacher, or administrator apply on their behalf.

For more detailed information please see our expanded explanation on Inventory and Pricing.

Application Form
Type of Organization *
Check all that apply to your organization.
If you're a student, please have a school administrator or teacher fill this application on your behalf. If you represent a not-for-profit or First Nations organization or a Government, put your own contact information in these cells.

Requested Equipment

Hardware upgrades may be available. Please let us know in "Additional Comments". We can help install new hardware that you purchase on your own, and normally we have:

Larger than 19" Widescreen Monitor ($20.00) - upgrade for desktop computers
Larger than 19" Widescreen Monitor on its own ($60.00)
Regular <19" Monitor on its own ($25.00)
SSD (solid state) hard drive - 240GB (Ask for price at order time)
We can order in other capacity SSD's if requested. There will be a delay as it gets shipped to us.
Wireless (WiFi) internal cards or USB receivers can be ordered in. There may be a delay as it gets shipped to us but we tend to keep some in inventory.

CAT6 Ethernet Cable (custom lengths) - $0.40/foot - just add a note to the Additional Comments at the end

The option to get a monitor without a desktop request is near the bottom of this form.

Desktops

A desktop comes with a Core i3 or better processor, 8GB of RAM, and 120GB or larger hard drive. Depending on our inventory, also a regular monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Mention in the "Additional comments" if you need wireless (WiFi) connectivity as our desktops don't have a wireless solution built in.
Operating System for Desktop(s)
You will need an operating system in order to install any programs and use the computer. The option for "No Operating System" means that you intend to install your own. Linux is our favourite here at the office for it's stability and security. Let us know in "Additional Comments" if you would like a better explanation.
Common Upgrades (prices fluctuate, so we'll confirm before building)
Let us know in "Additional Comments" if you would like a better explanation.
Monitor
The option to get a monitor on its own without a desktop request is near the bottom of this form under "Solo Monitors".

Basic Laptops (Depending on Inventory)

A Basic laptop comes with an older processor or an Atom processor in the small netbooks. These are very limited machines that will be slow.
Operating System for Basic laptop(s)
You will need an operating system in order to install any programs and use the computer. The option for "No Operating System" means that you intend to install your own. Windows isn't an option on our current Basic laptops because it won't run well enough, but Linux will run well and we love it because of how secure and stable it is despite its small footprint. Let us know in "Additional Comments" if you would like a better explanation.
Common Basic Laptop Upgrades
Let us know in "Additional Comments" if you would like a better explanation.

Mid-Grade Laptops

A Mid-Grade laptop comes with an older processor than our premiums, 4GB of RAM, and an 80GB or larger hard drive. Let us know if you would be interested in an SSD hard drive which we can order in and add to the cost for you.
Operating System for Mid-Grade laptop(s)
You will need an operating system in order to install any programs and use the computer. The option for "No Operating System" means that you intend to install your own. Windows isn't an option on our current Basic laptops because it won't run well enough, but Linux will run well and we love it because of how secure and stable it is despite its small footprint. Let us know in "Additional Comments" if you would like a better explanation.
Common Mid-Grade laptop Upgrades
Let us know in "Additional Comments" if you would like a better explanation.
Right now, we can offer a discount of $30 to teachers and students in courses.

Premium Laptops

A Premium laptop comes with an i-series processor, 4GB of RAM, and at least an 80GB hard drive. Let us know if you would be interested in an SSD hard drive which we can order in and add the cost to your order for you.
Operating System for Premium laptop(s)
You will need an operating system in order to install any programs and use the computer. The option for "No Operating System" means that you intend to install your own.
Commun Premium Laptop Upgrades
Let us know in "Additional Comments" if you would like a better explanation.
Right now, we can offer a discount of $30 to teachers and students in courses.
Solo Monitors
This is for getting a monitor without a desktop request.

Finalizing the Request

Please look over your request for any errors, and before you submit this to us, feel free to add any other requests or clarifying information in the "Additional Comments" field below.

We'll email you back with a confirmation when the work order is created, and we're happy to answer any of your questions.

This is whoever will be paying for the computer(s) when picking them up. Currently we accept cash and e-transfer, and we'll provide a receipt, or we can invoice schools and established local non-profits and First Nations organizations and governments.

“Computers for Schools, co-founded in 1993 by Industry Canada and the Telecom Pioneers, refurbishes computers and related equipment donated by governments and businesses. These computers are distributed across Canada to schools, libraries and registered not-for-profit learning organizations.”