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
SL News Brief Issued
Jul 23, 2021
The 7/23/2021 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 MoreLegacy System and E-File Outage Due to System Maintenance: July 23-24
Jul 21, 2021
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems and E-File will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 23 through...
Read MoreE-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance: July 25 –26
Jul 21, 2021
The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable from Sunday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. EDT through...
Read MoreLegacy System Outage Due to System Maintenance: July 19
Jul 16, 2021
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program legacy systems will be unavailable on July 19, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. EDT...
Read MoreSL News Brief Issued
Jul 16, 2021
The 7/16/2021 issue of the SL News Brief is now available. Receive E-rate Program tips, deadline reminders, and answers to your questions in...
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