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Manage Your Account
Access your E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) account, submit forms, and file your invoices by logging into One Portal.
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
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Pay for services and invoice USAC for reimbursement
Announcements
SL News Brief Issued
Aug 7, 2020
The 8/7/2020 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 MoreLegacy System Outage Due to System Maintenance: August 6
Aug 5, 2020
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems will be unavailable on August 6, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. EDT...
Read MoreImpact of Tropical Storm Isaias on CSB
Aug 4, 2020
Tropical storm Isaias is currently moving through the area where our Client Service Bureau (CSB) is located, and affecting power and communications...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Jul 31, 2020
The 7/31/2020 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders, and answers to your questions in...
Read MoreBEAR Form Access Issue
Jul 30, 2020
Some users are experiencing issues with accessing the FCC Form 472 (BEAR Form). We are working on the issue and will provide...
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