Upcoming Dates
FY2020 Application Filing Window
Window closes on
March 25, 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
SL News Brief Issued
Jan 17, 2020
The 1/17/2020 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders, and answers to your questions in this weekly newsletter. Subscribe to it and receive it each week in your inbox.
Read MoreFunding Year (FY) 2020 Filing Window Is Now Open
Jan 15, 2020
The FY2020 application filing window opened at noon EST on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. The...
Read MoreLegacy System Outage Due to System Maintenance: January 17-18
Jan 15, 2020
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Jan 10, 2020
The 1/10/2020 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders,...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Jan 9, 2020
The FY2020 Letter to the Field, the 1/9/2020 Special Edition SL News Brief, is now available. Receive...
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