Upcoming Dates
Second FY2020 Application Filing Window
Window closes on
October 16, 2020
at 11:59:59 PM EDT
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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
— or —
Pay for services and invoice USAC for reimbursement
Announcements
SL News Brief Issued
Sep 25, 2020
The 9/25/2020 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 MoreLegacy System Outage Due to System Maintenance: September 24
Sep 24, 2020
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems will be unavailable on September 24, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. EDT...
Read MoreChief Executive Officer of Staten Island Technology Company Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud
Sep 22, 2020
John Comito, Chief Executive Officer of Staten Island Technology pleads guilty to stealing and defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars from the...
Read MoreSecond FY2020 Application Filing Window: September 21, 2020 – October 16, 2020
Sep 21, 2020
On September 16, 2020, the FCC released an Order (DA 20-1091) directing USAC to open a second FCC Form 471 application...
Read MoreSpecial Edition SL News Brief – Second FY2020 Filing Window Opens at Noon EDT...
Sep 21, 2020
A special edition issue of the SL News Brief (9/21/2020) is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders, and answers to your...
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