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

E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: September 17-18

The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET through Monday, September 18 at 1:00 a.m. ET for monthly system maintenance. During this time, users will be unable to log in to and use EPC....

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Legacy System and E-File Outage Due to System Maintenance: September 15-16

The Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) Program legacy systems and E-File will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET...

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Hurricane Idalia Response

On September 1, 2023, the FCC released Order DA 23-805, waiving certain Affordable Connectivity Program, Emergency...

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Hawaii Wildfires Response

On August 18, 2023, the FCC released Order DA 23-723, waiving certain Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline,...

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E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: August 20-21

The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday, August 20...

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