Decoding the codes In the FCC Form 471, you’ll be asked to provide a number of different codes File Along with Me. Some applicants have never heard of these codes, and don’t know how to look up their school/library’s codes! Here, we’ll break down what these codes are for, and …
The first step to receiving funding is to decide File Along with Me what services you’re going to apply for. Check out this year’s Eligible Services List to see what services qualify. Once you’ve decided on the services you want, it’s time to fill out and post an FCC Form …
After entering the product and service details for your Category File Along with Me Two funding request (FRN) line item, the next screens to complete are the cost calculation, and selecting the recipients of service. Cost calculation Enter the cost calculation for the FRN line item. You can find detailed …
After entering your funding request (FRN) and FRN line items File Along with Me, you’ll arrive at the “Connectivity Information” summary portion of the FCC Form 471. Connectivity information populates automatically from your profile. If you did not enter this information in your profile before beginning the FCC Form 471, …
When your 28-day period ends and you’re ready to start FCC Form 471 File Along with Me, it could be helpful to have a “Quick Filing Guide” nearby. There are several different kinds of entities who have to file the FCC Form 471, and we’ve developed guidance for each of …
Another big point of interest for E-rate applicants is how to account for non-instructional facilities (NIFs) File Along with Me in a Category Two budget. Non-instructional facilities do not get their own Category Two budget because they are not a school or a library. But there are some cases where …
Even though Category Two budgets span over five years File Along with Me, your budget is re-calculated every year based on the number of students (for schools) or square footage (for libraries) you have. This especially affects schools with changing student populations. If the student count goes down, Your five-year …
In our last post, we talked about how to request minor changes to your certified FCC Form(s) 471 File Along with Me. In this post we’ll talk about significant changes that would require you to start the competitive bidding process over again. Cardinal Changes A cardinal change is the term …
The E-rate Program discount for a school district is based on its poverty level, and its urban/rural status. The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) will calculate the discount based on the information you provide in your school district’s profile File Along with Me. But to see it in advance, you can …
The E-rate Program discount for libraries is based on the poverty level in the school district it (or its main branch) is located in, and its urban/rural status File Along with Me. The E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) will calculate the discount as part of your form. But to see it …