E-Rate
Ensuring that schools and libraries across the U.S. are connected to information and resources through the internet
Upcoming Dates
There are no upcoming dates at this time.
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
Extended Delivery Deadline for Certain FY2020 and FY2021 Funding Requests
Sep 30, 2022
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) extended certain E-Rate service implementation deadlines to September 30, 2023 for some Funding Year (FY) 2020 and 2021 applicants with non-recurring service deadlines for Category Two services that expired on September 30, 2022. In an order issued September 19 (DA...
Read MoreFCC Releases Hurricane Fiona Relief Order
Sep 22, 2022
On September 22, 2022, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an...
Read MoreUSAC Announces E-Rate 2022 Fall Training Schedule
Sep 15, 2022
USAC has confirmed the E-Rate Fall 2022 Training dates for applicants and service providers that wish to...
Read MoreLegacy System and E-File Outage Due to System Maintenance: September 16-17
Sep 14, 2022
The Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) Program legacy systems and E-File will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET...
Read MoreE-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: September 18–19
Sep 14, 2022
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday, September 18...
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