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This document serves as a formal request for full funding of the E-rate program, which provides discounts for telecommunications and internet services to schools and libraries.

How to fill out e-rate funding request

How to fill out E-rate Funding Request

1. Gather necessary information, including the service provider details and the services required.
2. Access the E-rate online filing system (Form 471) through the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) website.
3. Complete the Form 471, providing accurate information about the eligible services, the discount calculation, and the funding year.
4. Review the Application for any errors or incomplete fields.
5. Submit the Form 471 by the funding deadline, and retain a copy of the submission for your records.

Who needs E-rate Funding Request?

1. Educational institutions such as public and private schools.
2. Libraries and library systems that seek discounts on telecommunications and internet access.

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Can private schools use E-rate?

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.

How much is E-rate funding per student?

The per-student budget amount will be $167 per student starting in Funding Year 2021/2022. The budget will NOT be increased every year with inflation. It will only change every 5 years (at the start of the new budget cycles).

What is the e-rate for schools?

Federal, state, and local governments provide $878.2 billion or $17,700 per pupil to fund K-12 public education. The difference between spending and funding is $21.0 billion or $420 per pupil. The federal government provides 13.6% of funding for public K-12 education.

How much is erate funding per student?

The per-student budget amount will be $167 per student starting in Funding Year 2021/2022. The budget will NOT be increased every year with inflation. It will only change every 5 years (at the start of the new budget cycles).

How is E-rate funded?

Applicants file an FCC Form 471 (Description of Services Ordered and Certification Form) to request discounts on eligible services and equipment for the upcoming funding year.

How much is each student worth in public school?

The E-Rate Program provides funding to eligible public libraries and public library systems, not-for-profit special libraries, and reference and research library resources systems.

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What is E-rate Funding Request?

E-rate Funding Request is a formal application submitted by eligible schools and libraries to request discounts on eligible telecommunications, internet access, and internal connections services.

Who is required to file E-rate Funding Request?

Eligible educational institutions such as public and private schools, universities, and libraries that seek discounts on telecommunications and internet services are required to file an E-rate Funding Request.

How to fill out E-rate Funding Request?

To fill out an E-rate Funding Request, applicants must complete the Form 471, providing detailed information about the services they are applying for, the entity's eligibility, and the funding needed.

What is the purpose of E-rate Funding Request?

The purpose of the E-rate Funding Request is to secure federal funding that helps eligible schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet services, thereby enhancing their educational resources and access.

What information must be reported on E-rate Funding Request?

The E-rate Funding Request must report information such as the applicant's entity type, service type requested, funding year, specific services needed, cost estimates, and the vendors being considered.