The FY2019 Eligible Services list will soon be released, and I anticipate that it will resemble closely the FY2018 list. FY2018 Eligible Services List can be found at: https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-16-1023A1.pdf There is no longer any discount for VOICE services. Category 1 Services Voice GONE as of FY19! Internet Access (including circuits/data lines as well as Internet connectivity) […]
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Application Flowchart
E-rate Process – Dates to RememberE-rate funding years are named for the year in which they START. For example, the funding year which covers bills incurred between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018 is called FY2017. application-process-flow-chart The E-rate program consists of 3 main forms that must be done for any successful funding. Those […]
The E-rate Productivity Center
The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) is the online portal where all applications must now be made. That portal can be found at:https://portal.usac.org/suite/ All applicants will need a user name (an e-mail address) and a password to access the EPC portal. The Account Administrator for your school district or library will have to first add a […]
Calculating Discounts (alternative way)
Just some info…
Calculating Discounts
The easy way to do it…
Training Opportunities
Are you a part of the Alaska E-rate List Serve? This list serve contains posting by the State of Alaska E-rate Coordinator only….there is no chatter! Postings are kept to a minimum, but here there are announced program changes as well as training opportunities. If you would like to be added to the E-rate list […]
Invoicing Procedure for BEARs
Applicants file FCC Form 472, the Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) Form, if they have paid the service provider in full for the services and want to be reimbursed for the discount amount. Beginning on July 1, 2016 direct payments began being made to applicants, rather than service providers. In order to send a payment directly […]
CIPA …..What exactly does it require?
CIPA requirements include the following: An Internet Safety Policy that addresses the following: Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web The safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications Unauthorized access including “hacking” and other unlawful activities by minors […]
The FY2019 Filing window proposed dates
The FCC has not yet announced the dates of the FY2019 filing window. We do have an indication that the window will perhaps open January 10, 2019 and close March 22nd, 2019. This is based upon USAC’s announcement that they will be updating the profiles of applicants before the filing window opens….and their tentative announcement […]