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.

1

Competitive Bidding

2

Selecting a Service Provider

3

Applying for Discounts

4

Application Review

5

Starting Services

6

Pay for discounted services
— or —
Pay for services and invoice USAC for reimbursement

Get Started or sign in to EPC.

Announcements

FCC Releases FY2025 Eligible Services List

The FCC has released the Eligible Services List (ESL) for Funding Year (FY) 2025 (DA-24-1104A1, released October 25, 2024). Appendix B contains the ESL.

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E-Rate Systems (EPC, ECF, CBR) Outage October 25, 2024 due to System Maintenance:

The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC), Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), and Cybersecurity Pilot Program (CBR) sites will be...

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FY 2025 Off-Premises Wi-Fi Hotspots Funding

Starting in Funding Year (FY) 2025, eligible schools and libraries can begin Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs for...

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New Administrative Window eLM

USAC posted the "How to Update Your E-Rate EPC Profile During the Administrative Window" e-learning module...

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FCC Releases Hurricane Milton Relief Order

On October 9, the FCC released Order DA 24-1059, waiving several E-Rate rules and deadlines, on...

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