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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
Second FY2020 Application Filing Window: September 21, 2020 – October 16, 2020
Sep 21, 2020
On September 16, 2020, the FCC released an Order (DA 20-1091) directing USAC to open a second FCC Form 471 application filing window for Funding Year (FY) 2020. This window opened today, Monday, September 21, 2020 at noon EDT and will close on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Read MoreSpecial Edition SL News Brief – Second FY2020 Filing Window Opens at Noon EDT...
Sep 21, 2020
A special edition issue of the SL News Brief (9/21/2020) is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders, and answers to your...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Sep 18, 2020
The 9/18/2020 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders, and answers to your questions in...
Read MoreE-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: September 17-18
Sep 17, 2020
The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) will be unavailable from Thursday, September 17 at 8:00 p.m. EDT through Friday, September 18 at 1:00...
Read MoreFCC Directs USAC to Open Second FY2020 Filing Window
Sep 16, 2020
On September 16, 2020, the FCC issued an Order (DA 20-1091) directing USAC to open a second Funding...
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