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
Dec 6, 2019
The 12/6/2019 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 MoreFCC Issues Category Two Budget Report and Order
Dec 4, 2019
The FCC has issued a Report and Order (FCC 19-117, released December 3, 2019) to...
Read MoreE-File System Outage Due to System Maintenance: December 3-4
Dec 3, 2019
The E-File System and the FCC Form 474, Service Provider Invoice (SPI) Form will be...
Read MoreSpecial Edition News Brief – MFA for Service Providers
Dec 2, 2019
A special edition issue of the News Brief (12/2/2019) is now available. Receive E-rate Program...
Read MoreE-rate Client Service Bureau Closed: Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29
Nov 27, 2019
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program’s Client Service Bureau...
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