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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
Legacy System and E-File Outage Due to System Maintenance: September 17-18
Sep 15, 2021
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) program legacy systems and E-File will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 17 through 12:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, September 18 for system maintenance. During this time, users will be unable to file invoices and use some of the...
Read MoreE-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: September 19-20
Sep 15, 2021
The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday, September 19...
Read MoreBEAR Training Site Outage Due to System Maintenance: Sept 1-2
Sep 1, 2021
The FCC Form 472 (BEAR Form) training site will be unavailable on September 1, 2021 through September...
Read MoreLegacy System Outage Due to System Maintenance: August 31
Aug 30, 2021
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) program legacy systems will be unavailable on August 31, 2021 from 6:00...
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