Upcoming Dates
FY2025 Invoicing Begins on July 1
July 1, 2025
After USAC has processed your FY2025 FCC Form 486, you or your service provider can begin the process of invoicing USAC for the discounted share of costs for the approved eligible equipment and services. The service provider(s) must have an FY2025 FCC Form 473 on file before any invoices can be submitted (see the FCC Form 473 article below). View the June 12, 2025, E-Rate Invoicing webinar or register for the June 24, 2025, E-Rate Service Providers Webinar to learn more about the invoicing process and for key reminders.
July 1, 2025
FY2026 FCC Form 470 Available in EPC on July 1
The FY2026 FCC Form 470, used to initiate the competitive bidding process, will be available on July 1 in the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC). Applicants will be able to complete and certify this form in EPC once it’s available. The FY2026 FCC Form 470 remains unchanged from last year.
July 17, 2025
FCC Form 470 and the Competitive Bidding Process Webinar
This webinar will provide E-Rate participants with information on how to file the FCC Form 470 and the E-Rate competitive bidding process. This webinar is for applicants and service providers of all levels of E-Rate experience, with emphasis towards beginner-level participants. Register.
September 16, 2025
2025 In-Person E-Rate Training
E-Rate experts will provide training, discuss program updates, and answer questions from new and experienced participants. Registration for these two in-person training events will begin on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET (this time has been adjusted to better serve program participants on both the East and West coast). For more information on these events and to register, visit the In-Person E-Rate Training Events webpage.
E-Rate In-Person Training – Denver, CO: September 9, 2025, at the Lowry Conference Center located in the Community College of Aurora – Lowry Campus, 1061 Akron Way, Denver, Colorado.
E-Rate In-Person Training – Washington, DC: September 16, 2025, at the Federal Communication Commission headquarters, 45 L Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. There will be an option to attend virtually.