Solano College Chromebook Loaner Program
Need a Chromebook for your classes? Solano Community College offers free Chromebook checkouts each academic term to support your learning. Devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis through the Library.
Need to Know:
Chromebooks are available to currently registered Solano Community College students.
To check one out, you’ll need:
- a completed Chromebook Loan Agreement
- a Solano College Library card. Signing up for a library card is free, but requires a photo ID and student ID number.
- to show a valid photo ID at pickup (e.g., Student ID, driver’s license)
- You may borrow one Chromebook and charger per semester.
- Chromebooks are loaned for the full semester.
- All files will be wiped upon return, so save your work in Google Drive or cloud storage.
- Chromebooks do not include Microsoft Office or Adobe software. Use Google Docs or Microsoft 365 web apps instead
- Return your Chromebook by the December 12th, 2025.
- Late, damaged, or missing devices may result in fees and a financial hold on your student record.
Chromebooks are available at these locations:
- Fairfield Campus – Library, 1st Floor Circulation Desk
- Vacaville Center – [Vacaville campus library, front desk if library is closed]
- Vallejo Center – [Vallejo campus library, front desk if library is closed]
Be sure to return the Chromebook to the same location where it was checked out.
Please check current Library hours before coming to any campus location to return Chromebooks.
Chromebook FAQs
Each Chromebook is issued with one charger.
You can use the Microsoft 365 web apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and save files to your Google Drive.
Yes. Upload your documents and print on campus via the PaperCut system
- Email: helpdesk@solano.edu
- Include your name, student ID, and a description of the issue
- Note: Support staff does not offer remote troubleshooting. You may need to bring the Chromebook to the main campus for assessment or replacement.
Never leave your Chromebook in an unsecured area.
If lost, contact [scclibrary@solano.edu] immediately
If stolen:
A hold will be placed on your student account until the device is recovered or compensated. Refer to the Damaged/Lost Equipment Policy in the Chromebook Loan Agreement.
If lost, contact [scclibrary@solano.edu] immediately
If stolen:
- File a police report
- Notify Library staff
- Bring a copy of the police report to the Library
A hold will be placed on your student account until the device is recovered or compensated. Refer to the Damaged/Lost Equipment Policy in the Chromebook Loan Agreement.
- Email: helpdesk@solano.edu right away
- Students are responsible for any intentional or negligent damage
- You may be charged the full replacement cost
- A financial hold will be placed until the device or accessory is paid for. Refer to the Damaged/Lost Equipment Policy in the Chromebook Loan Agreement.
If you are unable to pay the replacement cost for a lost, damaged, or stolen Chromebook, please contact the Financial Aid Office. There may be support options available for eligible students.
If you are not eligible for assistance, you will be required to pay the full replacement cost before the hold can be removed from your student account.
If you are not eligible for assistance, you will be required to pay the full replacement cost before the hold can be removed from your student account.
Student Chromebook Loan Agreement
A completed/signed agreement form is required for every Chrombook loan. This is a copy for informational purposes only; a copy of the form will be provided to you at the library.