Upcoming Dates

FY2023 Application Filing Window

Window closes on
March 28, 2023
at 11:59:59 p.m. ET

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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.

1

Competitive Bidding

2

Selecting a Service Provider

3

Applying for Discounts

4

Application Review

5

Starting Services

6

Pay for discounted services
— or —
Pay for services and invoice USAC for reimbursement

Get Started or sign in to EPC.

Announcements

UEI Requirement Coming Soon

All E-Rate applicants using the BEAR method of reimbursement will be required to have an active SAM.gov assigned Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to submit a new FCC Form 498 or to modify their existing FCC Form 498. This update will occur in the second quarter of 2023....

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Legacy System and E-File Outage Due to System Maintenance: March 17-18

The Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) Program legacy systems and E-File will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. ET...

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Reminder to File Early: FY2023 Application Filing Window

The Funding Year (FY) 2023 FCC Form 471 application filing window is now open. The application filing...

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Seven Defendants Sentenced for Defrauding E-Rate

The United Stated Department of Justice announced last month the sentencing of seven defendants who pled guilty...

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E-Rate Customer Service Extends Additional Hours

The Customer Service Center (CSC) has added additional hours to support applicants in advance of the close...

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