After entering the line item’s function and type of connection, the next screen asks for information about the bandwidth speed and information about the connection.
Add a Category One FRN Line Item: Product/Service Details, Function, and Type of Connection
Once you’ve successfully entered a funding request and generated a funding request number (FRN), it’s time to add line items that describe the funding request in detail. Start by clicking on the newly-created, blue FRN number to add a line item.
FRN Contract: Tariffed and month-to-month services
After completing the Funding Request key information section of FCC Form 471, you’ll arrive at the “FRN Contract” part of the form. If you did not sign a contract, choose the “Tariff” or “Month-to-month” button.
FRN Contract: Associate a Contract
After completing the Funding Request key information section of FCC Form 471, you’ll arrive at the “FRN Contract” part of the form.
Add a Category One Funding Request
After reviewing the entity information and discount calculation, you’ll arrive at the Funding Requests section of FCC Form 471. In this part of the form, you will report the details and costs of the eligible products and services for which you are requesting E-rate Program discounts. To add a funding request, start by pressing the green “Add FRN” button.
Review Entity and Discount Information
After reviewing your basic information, review the entity and discount information. Again, most of this information will be automatically populated from your school/library’s profile. So if any of the information is incorrect, exit the form and return to the school/library’s profile to update it.
