Schools and Libraries (E-Rate)

Before You Begin

Updated January 2019

Eligible Services List

The Eligible Services List (ESL) for each funding year provides guidance on the eligibility of products and services under the Schools and Libraries Program.

ESL Glossary
Frequently Asked Questions

2019 Eligible Services List
2018 Eligible Services List
2017 Eligible Services List

The ESL is organized into two primary sections plus a miscellaneous section:

• Category One
  • Data Transmission Services and/or Internet Access
• Category Two
  • Internal Connections (IC), Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS), and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC)
• Miscellaneous

Here are other helpful parts of the ESL:

• Eligibility explanations for certain Category One and Category Two services
• Eligibility limitations for Category Two services

Only eligible products or services that will be used for educational purposes can be funded. The conditions for eligibility are described in the specific entries of the ESL for each funding year.

Be sure to review all of the entries applicable to the services or products you are requesting.

ESLs from Past Years

2016 Eligible Services List 2015 Eligible Services List  2014 Eligible Services List  2013 Eligible Services List  2012 Eligible Services List  2011 Eligible Services List  2010 Eligible Services List 2009 Eligible Services List 2008 Eligible Services List 2007 Eligible Services List 2006 Eligible Services List 2005 Eligible Services List

2004 Eligible Services List 2003 Eligible Services List 2002 Eligible Services List 2001 Eligible Services List January 2000 Eligible Services List December 29 2000 Eligible Services List December 18 2000 Eligible Services List November 16 2000 Eligible Services List November 1 1999 Eligible Services List December 1999 Eligible Services List October 1998 Eligible Services List

Other Documents

VoIP Eligibility Guidance (FY2014 and previous funding years)