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
FCC Suspends Seven Convicted of Fraud from E-Rate Program
Apr 23, 2025
On April 16, 2025, the FCC suspended seven individuals who were convicted of fraud related to their participation in the E-Rate program. From around 2010 to 2016, corporations controlled by these individuals requested over $35 million and received over $14 million in E-Rate funds, but they...
Read MoreAmerican Libraries Association (ALA) Annual Conference (Pennsylvania)
Apr 17, 2025
Visit USAC at the American Libraries Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from June 26-30.
Beginning E-Rate Services
Apr 17, 2025
This webinar will provide E-Rate participants with an overview of the start of E-Rate services covering the...
Read MoreScheduled Maintenance on USAC.org
Apr 10, 2025
USAC will perform scheduled maintenance on USAC.org on Thursday, April 17 from 9 p.m. – midnight. During...
Read More2025 NTTA National Tribal Broadband Summit
Mar 20, 2025
Visit USAC at the 2025 NTTA National Tribal Broadband Summit on March 31–April 2, 2025 in Gila...
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