BEGINNERS: INTRODUCTION TO THE E-RATE PROGRAM

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BEGINNERS: INTRODUCTION TO THE E-RATE PROGRAM 2018 APPLICANT TRAINING © 2017 Universal Service Administrative Co.

Introduction to the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Finishing FY2018 DAY ONE - BEGINNERS AGENDA FOR THE DAY Overview Basic concepts Introduction to the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) Finishing FY2018 Starting FY2019 Toolbox Questions and Answers © 2018 Universal Service Administrative Co.

Schools and Libraries Mission Statement

Schools & Libraries (E-rate) Program Mission Help ensure that schools and libraries can obtain high-speed internet access and telecommunications at affordable rates, and keep students and library patrons connected to broadband by providing a discount on eligible services.

OVERVIEW WHO MAKES THE RULES? Congress wrote the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish the E-rate Program and other programs. The FCC issues orders that set rules and policies for the program and gives direction to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) through orders. USAC is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the E-rate Program. CONGRESS FCC USAC © 2018 Universal Service Administrative Co.

Schools and Libraries Application Process

472 470 471 486 474 What Is the Application Process? Competitive Bidding Apply for Discounts Start Services Invoice USAC

Competitive Bidding 470 Run an open and fair competitive bidding process. Wait 28 days before choosing a service provider. Evaluate bids using the price of the eligible services as the primary factor.

Apply for Discounts 471 Provide information about your requests (discount level, costs of services, service providers). Answer USAC review questions. Receive your funding commitment decision.

486 Start Services Tell USAC your services have started. Verify your CIPA* compliance. Answer USAC review questions. * CIPA = Children’s Internet Protection Act

472 Invoice USAC (BEAR Form) Certify FCC Form 498 to provide your banking information – and backup documents – to USAC for review. Pay your customer bill (the bill from your service provider) in full. Answer any USAC review questions.

474 Invoice USAC (SPI Form) Pay your discounted customer bill (the bill from your service provider). Your service provider will invoice USAC for the discount amount. Answer any USAC review questions.