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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
2019 Online Applicant Training Series Now Available
Dec 13, 2019
The 2019 online applicant training series is now available. This series provides a self-paced, online learning option for those E-rate Program participants who were unable to attend our fall training events or who want a refresher. We encourage you to view the offerings in this series and let us know...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Dec 13, 2019
The 12/13/2019 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders,...
Read MoreLegacy System Outage Due to System Maintenance: December 13-14
Dec 13, 2019
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET...
Read MoreE-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: December 15-16
Dec 11, 2019
The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday,...
Read MoreFCC Releases FY2020 Eligible Services List
Dec 10, 2019
The FCC has released the Eligible Services List (ESL) for Funding Year (FY) 2020 (DA...
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