Upcoming Dates
FY2021 Application Filing Window
Window closes on
March 25, 2021
at 11:59:59 p.m. 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
Jan 15, 2021
The 1/15/2021 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 MoreE-rate Tools and Open Data Set Information Delay
Jan 14, 2021
Due to the scheduled monthly system maintenance this weekend, E-rate public tools and Open Data sets will not include data from Friday,...
Read MoreLegacy System and E-File Outage Due to System Maintenance: January 15-16
Jan 13, 2021
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems and E-File will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 15 through...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Jan 8, 2021
The 1/8/2021 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders, and answers to your questions in...
Read MoreRESOLVED: Intermittent USAC Email Connectivity Issues
Jan 7, 2021
***Update: The USAC email system is operational again. Thank you for your patience during this outage.
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