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Business OperatiOns and schOOl suppOrt
e-raTe aPPliCaTion serviCes
The E-Rate program is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative
Company (USAC). The program was designed so that eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern
telecommunications and information services. The E-Rate program supports connectivity—the conduit or pipeline for
communications using telecommunications services and/or the internet. Funding may be requested under two catego-
ries of service:
Category One services include data transmission services and internet access.
Category Two services include internal connections, managed internal broadband services, and basic maintenance of
internal connections.
Discounts for support depend on the category of service requested, the level of poverty, and the urban/rural status of
the school district. Discounts range from 20%–90% of the costs of eligible services. The level of discount is based on
the percentage of students eligible for participation in the National School Lunch Program or other federally approved
alternative mechanisms.
Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses
Notification of submission deadlines and the
preparation and submission of forms (including 470,
471, 472, 479, 486, and 500), service substitutions,
and relevant program rule changes
Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
changes
Discount rate analysis and optimization
Assistance with requests for proposal (RFP)
Review of monthly billings, invoices, and/or contracts
for funding eligibility under the FCC rules and
guidelines
E-rate application review support (all PIA and invoice Cost by District
reviews) Category 1–$500 plus 20% of funded amount
Provide on-site technical assistance and PD (max $2,500 of funded amount)
Unlimited technical assistance via email, telephone, or
virtual platform Category 2%–4% of funded amount
Contact: Tony Pompa
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