Step-by-Step Guidance for the E-rate Program

Welcome to the E-rate Program’s new blog, “File Along with Me”!

Each year, the E-rate Program provides $3.9B in funding to schools and libraries for broadband and telecommunications access. To apply, you must submit your application during a fixed period called the “filing window,” which begins on February 3!

In this blog, we’ll use a step-by-step approach to help schools and libraries, regardless of their experience level, complete their application for E-rate Program funding. If you follow along by completing the task in each post, you’ll complete your E-rate Program application with time to spare before the filing window ends.

Even if you’ve applied to the E-rate Program before, this year everyone is a beginner in the new online filing portal, EPC. In File Along with Me, we’ll also walk you through how to set up your profile, work, and correspond with USAC in the new portal.

Ready to join us?