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
Date Actual dates may vary depending on your application	Applicant	SLD	Description	Deadline
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