With so much money at stake, and a byzantine application process, the E-rate is the source of nightmares for many participants. Yet, despite the program's complexity, three out of four applicants say the E-rate is meeting its goal of connecting schools and libraries to the internet, according to a comprehensive new survey--and many applicants say they couldn't do without it.
According to FCC rules, any party aggrieved by an action taken by USAC/SLD may appeal that decision. That means that Service Providers or applicants may file an appeal. The appeal may be filed first with USAC/SLD and, if not satisfactorily resolved, then with the FCC. Alternatively, appeals may be filed with the FCC directly. An appeal cannot be filed with both the USAC/SLD and FCC simultaneously. Fax and e-mail appeal letters are accepted.
Kellogg & Sovereign® Consulting, LLC has been assisting schools & libraries with the E-Rate program since its inception in 1997. For the 2006-07 funding year, we filed over $30 million in E-Rate requests on behalf of schools & libraries. Initially our client base was only Oklahoma schools. Since on-site visits are not required to provide effective services, we are now helping schools in other states as well to successfully navigate through the E-Rate process. We can assist your school and/or library in all aspects of the E-Rate program from preparing your Technology Plan to filing for reimbursement. To learn more about how you can take advantage of the discounts offered through the E-Rate program, please contact us at 580-332-1444.
E-Rate Central specializes in providing consulting, compliance, and forms processing services to E-rate applicants and service providers. To learn more, contact us by phone (516) 832-2880 or e-mail.
This document summarizes the process schools and libraries follow to apply for and receive support. Each of the steps in this process - preparing a technology plan, opening the competitive process, seeking discounts on eligible services, confirming the receipt of services, and invoicing for services - is covered in more detail in the steps below. For additional details applicants should refer to form instructions and the guidance materials posted on the USAC web site.
52-page .pdf document listing eligible services for e-rate funding.
A new e-Rate application season is upon us, and educators charged with getting telecommunications discounts for their schools are bracing anew for the process. Here’s our annual e-Rate Survival Guide to help you get through it all with minimal pain—and a maximum return on your time invested.
The Universal Service Administrative Company's Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) held seven training sessions this fall for the 2008-2009 e-Rate, to help school and library applicants, e-Rate service providers, consultants, and trainers understand this year's program rules. Although in past years, e-Rate administrators have promoted a variety of new forms and rule changes, this year's training
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With so much money at stake, and a byzantine application process, the E-rate is the source of nightmares for many participants. Yet, despite the program's complexity, three out of four applicants say the E-rate is meeting its goal of connecting schools and libraries to the internet, according to a comprehensive new survey--and many applicants say they couldn't do without it.
According to FCC rules, any party aggrieved by an action taken by USAC/SLD may appeal that decision. That means that Service Providers or applicants may file an appeal. The appeal may be filed first with USAC/SLD and, if not satisfactorily resolved, then with the FCC. Alternatively, appeals may be filed with the FCC directly. An appeal cannot be filed with both the USAC/SLD and FCC simultaneously. Fax and e-mail appeal letters are accepted.
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