Laptop Policy

Certain programs offered through specific funding opportunities may include the use of a laptop computer during enrollment where permitted by funding source and/or legal guidelines. Depending on the source of funding, the laptop may be provided on temporary loan or provided to the student indefinitely. In both cases, it is the student’s sole responsibility to ensure the safe-keeping and general care of the laptop at all times. This includes the purchase and installation of anti-virus software protection. Lost or stolen laptops will not be replaced by MedCerts. Except for loaner laptops (as noted below), the laptop becomes the student’s property once it has been received. MedCerts bears no responsibility for the care and maintenance of the device unless the laptop has been received by the student in a broken/damaged condition, in which case the laptop will be returned to the source (MedCerts pays for return shipping), and a replacement laptop will be ordered at no cost to the student.

Notice Regarding Loaner Laptops: On occasion, and based on need and ultimate approval of the Director of Programs or the Director of Admissions, a student may be provided a new or used laptop to an individual student for use during his/her program on a loan basis. Recipients are required to sign a “Laptop Loan Agreement” that outlines the terms of the loan. Upon termination of the agreement, the student will have the option to return the laptop using a pre-paid shipping label, or purchase the laptop at the current fair market value. Lost or stolen loaner laptops will not be replaced by MedCerts under the original terms of the loan agreement. In the case of theft or loss, the student will be responsible for purchasing the laptop at fair market value, according to the terms of the loan agreement. At the discretion of the Director of Programs, a replacement laptop MAY be provided, but must be under a new loan agreement.