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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
FCC Releases FY2021 Eligible Services List
Nov 30, 2020
The FCC has released the Eligible Services List (ESL) for Funding Year (FY) 2021 (DA 20-1418, released November 30, 2021). Appendix B contains the ESL.
Read MoreE-rate Client Service Bureau Closed: Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27
Nov 21, 2020
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program’s Client Service Bureau (CSB) will be closed on Thursday, November...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Nov 20, 2020
The 11/20/2020 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders, and answers to your questions in...
Read MorePQA Requests for Information Are Going Out
Nov 19, 2020
The 2021 Payment Quality Assurance (PQA) assessment program is underway. PQA is a program that assesses E-rate payments made on invoices...
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