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Device Waiver Fee

As part of the District’s 1:1 initiative, every Haverhill Public Schools student receives a HPS-issued Chromebook. HPS offers the opportunity to protect school-issued devices for the school year by paying a Device Waiver Fee. As outlined in the HPS Student Technology Device Policy, this $20 fee will help to cover the costs of potential damage, repair, or loss for the school year for the assigned device. Please note: issues of theft should still be reported to the police.

The Device Waiver Fee is available for purchase throughout the school year.

What does it cost?

Cost of Insurance

Only $20 covers:

  • All parts
  • Damage / Loss* / Theft*

With unlimited claims and zero deductibles for the school year!

*Cases of Loss/Theft will require a police report within 5 days of incident

Replacement Cost Without Insurance

If the annual optional Damage Waiver Fee is not purchased, the typical cost of repairing components, where an invoice could be sent to the family, is as follows:

  • Charger – $39
  • LCD Screen – $80
  • Top/Bottom Cover – $30-35
  • Keyboard – $70
  • Trackpad – $10
  • Device Replacement (for loss or when damage to the device is unrepairable) – $199

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of payment methods are available?

The digital form will securely accept major Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, and ACH bank transfers.

Do I have to purchase the Device Waiver Fee online?

No, you can visit the main office of your child’s school to sign up and pay for the Device Waiver Fee.

Do I have to buy Device Waiver Fee for each child?

Yes, the $20 covers a single student for the school year.

What do I do if my child’s device is lost or stolen?

These situations are covered under the Device Waiver Fee policy, as well, but do require that a police report be filed within 5 days of the incident. Please provide a copy of the report to your child’s school to assist in processing the claim.

What does the Fee Invoice look like?

Should a fee for damaged equipment be processed in the system, the parent/guardians on file will receive an email invoice with a link to pay digitally. The email will come from “Incident IQ Notifications” with the Subject of “Haverhill Public Schools: Statement for User [student’s name]”. An example is below.