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Public school districts, nonpublic schools, area education agencies and public libraries are eligible to apply for funding under the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) "E-Rate" Program. E-Rate provides discounts on telecommunications services (such as data circuits and Internet) and internal connections (such as routers and switches).
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Update Enrollment and NSLP Data
Each year, school districts are required to update their E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) profiles with enrollment and free and reduced-price lunch (NSLP) eligibility data for each school. These updates should be completed in advance of the Form 471 application process. Now is a good time to review and update your district's information.
To walk you through the update process, we are hosting a brief 30-minute webinar. We will also provide a preview of the upcoming E-Rate application process for the 2027–28 school year (Funding Year 2027).
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 1-1:30 p.m.
No advanced registration required. For those unable to attend, email Pam Jacobs at [email protected] to request a link to the recording after the session date.
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Sign up to receive E-Rate Notifications. Messages are sent on an as needed basis.
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