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
May 29, 2020
The 5/29/2020 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: May 31 – June 1
May 27, 2020
The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. EDT through...
Read MoreFRN Status Tool Temporarily Unavailable
May 26, 2020
The FRN Status Tool has been taken down for maintenance. At this point, we expect our maintenance to take several days.
The 5/22/2020 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program...
Read MoreSpecial Edition News Brief – COVID-19 Resources for Schools and Libraries
May 21, 2020
A special edition issue of the News Brief (5/21/2020) is now available. Receive E-rate...
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