Finally, Comcast does something right.

From the Chicago Tribune:

Comcast extends Internet program to low-income community college students

Comcast is expanding its low-cost broadband initiative, Internet Essentials, to include qualified community college students in Illinois.

The pilot program, announced Wednesday, will open up the $9.95 per month high-speed Internet service to more than 90,000 low-income community college students across the state, the company said.

Created to satisfy regulators as part of Comcast’s 2011 acquisition of NBC Universal, Internet Essentials provides discounted broadband service to families of K-12 students who are eligible for the federally subsidized school lunch program. It also offers the option to buy an Internet-ready computer for under $150.

More than 500,000 households across the U.S. have gone online through Internet Essentials since its inception, according to Comcast, including 30,000 in Chicago.

The program for community college students is also being launched Wednesday in Colorado.

“For millions of Americans, community college is one of the most accessible paths to a post-secondary education and a brighter future,” David Cohen, Comcast executive vice president, said in a statement. “By offering an affordable Internet connection and computer, Internet Essentials will enable low-income community college students to access educational resources not just at school but also at home.”