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
EPC Will Be Unavailable from 12/1 to 12/2 for System Upgrade
Nov 30, 2023
USAC will be performing an upgrade to the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) starting December 1 at 7 p.m. EST and finishing on December 2 at 10 a.m. EST. The system will be unavailable during this upgrade.
Read MoreE-Rate Systems Consolidation: EPC Available for All Users
Nov 7, 2023
USAC completed the E-Rate systems consolidation on November 7 to move the E-Rate Legacy systems into the...
Read MoreE-Rate Systems Consolidation – EPC Outage November 3-7, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) will be unavailable for all users from 12:00 p.m. ET today, November...
Read MoreE-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: October 25
Oct 24, 2023
Due to emergency networking maintenance, the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) CGR application will be down between 9...
Read MoreEPC Admin Window Opens
Oct 11, 2023
The administrative window is the period during which applicants can make updates to their entity profile information...
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