Schools and Libraries
About the Schools and Libraries Program:
- Overview of the Program
- Overview of the Process
- Outreach and Training
- HATS Outreach
- Filing Appeals
- Understanding Audits
Schools and Libraries Tools:
Step 11: Form 472 Filing Information
Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) Form (Form 472)
Purpose of Form: Form 472 is used by the Billed Entity to request reimbursement for support on eligible services that have already been paid in full by the Billed Entity to the service provider. (NOTE: the Service Provider Invoice Form (Form 474) is used by the service provider to request reimbursement for support on eligible services that the service provider has already provided to the Billed Entity at discounted prices. If a Form 472 has been filed for a particular Funding Request Number (FRN), a Form 474 cannot be filed for that FRN.)
When to File Form 472: Form 472 can be filed after the following have occurred:
- The Billed Entity has filed a Receipt of Service Confirmation Form (Form 486) for the services for which discounts are being requested
- The eligible services have been or are being received
- The Billed Entity has paid for the services in full
Form 472 must be postmarked or received no later than 120 days after the last date to receive service or no later than 120 days after the date of the Form 486 Notification Letter, whichever is later.
USAC Notification Letter: USAC will issue a Form 472 (BEAR Form) Notification Letter to both the applicant and the service provider(s) upon successful data entry of the Form 472.
