Upcoming Dates
Manage Your Account
Edit your profile and submit forms in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC).
Or file your invoices here:
How It Works
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program provides funding towards eligible services for schools and libraries.
Eligible Applicants
Public or private schools (K-12), libraries, and groups of schools and libraries (e.g., consortia, districts, systems) can apply for discounts on eligible services. See the full list.
Eligible Services
Internet access, telecommunications services, and related equipment are eligible for discounts. See the full list.
The Process
These steps will help applicants navigate the process to get funding. For service providers, please follow these steps.
Competitive Bidding
Selecting a Service Provider
Applying for Discounts
Application Review
Starting Services
Pay for discounted services
— or —
Pay for services and invoice USAC for reimbursement
Announcements
SL News Brief Issued
Nov 15, 2019
The 11/15/2019 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders, and answers to your questions in this weekly newsletter. Subscribe to it and receive it each week in your inbox.
Read MoreE-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: November 17-18
Nov 14, 2019
The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday,...
Read MoreLegacy System Outage Due to System Maintenance: November 15-16
Nov 14, 2019
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET...
Read MoreLegacy System Outage Due to System Maintenance: November 11 & 12
Nov 11, 2019
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems will be unavailable on November 11, 2019...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Nov 11, 2019
The 11/8/2019 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders,...
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