Upcoming Dates
FY2020 Application Filing Window
Window closes on
April 29, 2020
at 11:59:59 PM EDT
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Manage Your Account
Edit your profile and submit forms in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC).
Or file your invoices here:
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
— or —
Pay for services and invoice USAC for reimbursement
Announcements
FCC Order Extends Certain Program Deadlines Due to COVID-19
Apr 1, 2020
On April 1, 2020, the FCC released an Order (DA 20-364) that temporarily waives and extends several E-rate filing and service implementation deadlines and provides all program participants an automatic 30-day extension to respond to information requests related to pending appeals, invoices, FCC Form 500 requests,...
Read MoreE-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: April 5-6
Apr 1, 2020
The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. EDT through...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Mar 27, 2020
The 3/27/2020 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program...
Read MoreLegacy System and E-File Outage Due to System Maintenance: March 27-28
Mar 25, 2020
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems and E-File will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, March 27 through...
Read MoreE-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: March 29
Mar 24, 2020
The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) will be unavailable from Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 a.m. EDT through 6:00 a.m. EDT for system...
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