E-Rate
Ensuring that schools and libraries across the U.S. are connected to information and resources through the internet
Upcoming Dates
FY2025 Application Filing Window
Window closes on
March 26, 2025
at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT
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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
— or —
Pay for services and invoice USAC for reimbursement
Announcements
E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) Outage Due to System Maintenance
Feb 4, 2025
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) and the EPC training site will be unavailable on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 6 p.m. to Saturday, February 22, 12 p.m. ET for system maintenance. During this time, users will be unable to log in to and use EPC. We apologize...
Read MorePre-Commitment Process (FCC Forms 470, 471, ESL, etc.) E-Rate Question & Answer (Q&A) Session...
Jan 31, 2025
On February 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST, E-Rate subject matter experts will answer questions about...
Read MoreFCC Releases California Wildfires Relief Order
Jan 17, 2025
On January 16, 2025, the FCC released Order DA 25-63 waiving certain rules and deadlines to...
Read MoreService Provider Selection and the FCC Form 471 E-Rate Question & Answer (Q&A) Session
Jan 8, 2025
On January 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), E-Rate subject matter experts...
Read MoreCompetitive Bidding (FCC Form 470) E-Rate Question & Answer (Q&A) Session
Jan 8, 2025
On January 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST, E-Rate subject matter experts will walk you...
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