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Steps in the E-rate Application Process

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Steps in the E-rate Application Process

E-rate Funding Year runs from July 1-June 30. Non-recurring services can be installed through the following September 30. The Form 470, 471 and 486 are submitted online at http://www.sl.universalservice.org/menu.asp.

Date
Actual dates may vary depending on your application

Sent by
Description
Deadline
Applicant SLD

July-Nov.

July-Jan.

Form 470

Form 470 Certification Page

 

Request for Bid

Certifies information on Form 470.

Posted at least 28 days before Form 471 submission

E-certified or postmarked within close of 471 Window in mid-January
    470 RNL Letter acknowledging receipt of Form 470
Sample Letter
 

Nov.-Jan.


Nov.-Jan.


Nov.-Jan.

Form 471


Form 471 Certification Page

Description of Services Attachments

 

Request for Discount
Instructions

Certifies Information on Form 471


Describes services on Form 471

Submitted/Postmarked within 471 window in early November to mid-January

E-certified/Postmarked within 471 window

Not required within 471 window. Submit as quickly as possible to ensure timely processing of 471

    471 RAL Letter acknowledging receipt of Form 471
Sample Letter
 
    FCDL

Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL). Approve or deny funding request
Sample Letter

 
  Letter of Appeal   Appeal a denial on FCDL
Instructions
Postmark no later than 60 days after the date of FCDL or SLD Decision
Beginning
in July
Form 486   Confirm Receipt of Services. Must have received FCDL to submit
Instructions
Postmarked no later than 120 days after date of FCDL or Service Start Date - whichever is later
 

Form 472 (unless receive discount)



Request reimbursement if not receiving discounted bill Instructions

Postmarked no later than 120 days from Last Date of Service or date of Form 486

Other Actions/Forms
  SPIN Change   Change service provider after receipt of FCDL Postmark by Last Date of Service
  Correcting SPIN or Service Substitution   Change service or product on a 471 application. Not changing service provider Postmark 120 days from Last Date of Service
April - Nov. Form 479   Certify compliance with CIPA to support the MOREnet application Submit to MOREnet. Deadline will be posted

 

 

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