471 Window Open Now Until March 22
The Form 471 filing window opens today! It will close on Tuesday, March 22nd at 9:59pm MDT.
This application is essential to receiving E-rate discounts in the 2022-2023 school year. We encourage you to file as early as possible—early applications are more likely to be reviewed and approved soonest.
IMPORTANT: If you are transitioning to a new service provider for school year 2022-2023, please file a Form 471 for your outgoing connection too. This will ensure you can continue to receive E-rate and state reimbursement for any potential overlap in service.
Form 470 Deadline: Feb 22nd
There is still time to post a Form 470 for new services and hardware. The deadline is February 22nd, but we encourage applicants to post as soon as possible. Please contact the E-rate program coordinator if you have questions about this: Daniel Vogt, dvogt@sde.idaho.gov; (208) 332-6993
E-rate Information Webinars
USAC is hosting a series of information webinars starting next week. Registration is free and can be replayed on USAC’s official website.
Thursday, Jan 13th at 12pm MDT
Eligible Services Office Hours
This office hour webinar will focus on answering your questions about the Funding Year (FY) 2022 Eligible Services List. E-Rate experts will provide an overview of E-Rate eligible services for applicants and service providers of all experience levels.
Materials to review before the training include:
Tuesday, Jan 18th at 12pm MDT
FCC Form 470 and Guiding Statements Overview/Office Hour
E-Rate experts will provide an overview of the competitive bidding process and submitting the FCC Form 470 with focus on the new FY2022 Guiding Statements Document for all experience levels.
Materials to review before the training include:
Thursday, Jan 20th at 12pm MDT
Service Provider Selection and the FCC Form 471 Office Hours
E-Rate experts will provide an overview of how to apply for program discounts on the FCC Form 471 for applicants of all experience levels.
Materials to review before the training include:
E-Rate Pre-Commitment Process webinar recording and slides
FCC Form 471 video series video series