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E-RATE
Power to Learn participates in the Universal Service Fund Education-Rate (E-rate) program. We have put together some links that will assist you in quickly finding forms and information on the erate process.
Process Flowchart
If you are new to the erate program, this process flowchart from the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) will help you map out the steps required to complete the erate application from the technology plan to posting the 470 for 28 days, filling out the 471 as well as the 472 (BEAR). Learn more by clicking on the link above.
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/applicants/processflow.asp
Erate Time Table
Erate funding years run from July 1 through June 30. USAC has provided a timetable for the paperwork required during the application process.
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/applicants/duedates.asp
Erate Forms
PDF files of all forms for the erate process can be found on USAC’s website. Click on USAC’s link above to go directly to the forms (470, 471, 479, 486, 500, and 472).
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/form/default.asp#applicants
Fill out Forms Online
You can now fill your applications out online. For a list of the online forms (470, 471, 486) click on the link above.
http://www.sl.universalservice.org/menu.asp
Appeals
You may receive a decision regarding billing, collection or disbursement matters that you do not agree with. You can file and appeal with USAC within 60 days of issuance of the decision. Click here to lean more about the appeals process.
http://www.usac.org/sl/about/appeals/default.aspx
 List of Eligible Services
The School and Library Division's (SLD) complete list of services eligible for erate funding.
http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step06/
View the Eligible Services List Archive
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