What is a Form 471?
What is a Form 471?
FCC Form 471 “Description of Services Ordered and Certification Form” is the second form that must be filed by a school or library in the E-rate application process. Its purpose is to individually list all contracts and services for which the applicant is requesting discounts.
How do I file a 471?
Where to File FCC Form 471. You must file the FCC Form 471 online in EPC. If you do not have an account in EPC, call our Client Service Bureau (CSB) at (888) 203-8100. For step-by-step filing guidance on the FCC Form 471, watch the FCC Form 471 video series.
What is the filing window for Form 471?
Deadline: The FCC Form 471 must be certified on or before 11:59 p.m. EDT, on the date that the filing window closes. Applications filed after this date will be considered out-of-window. The FY2021 filing window closed on March 25, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
What is FCC Form 486?
FCC Form 486 (Receipt of Service Confirmation and Children’s Internet Protection Act Certification Form) notifies USAC that the billed entity and/or the eligible entities that it represents is receiving, or has received, service in the relevant funding year from the named service provider(s).
What is a Form 498?
The FCC Form 498 is used to collect remittance, payment, and contact information for service providers. This information helps USAC determine whether service providers are eligible to receive program disbursements.
What is E Rate funding?
The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program provides discounts to assist eligible schools and libraries to obtain affordable internet access and telecommunications services. The E-rate Program is one of four universal service programs funded through the federal Universal Service Fund (USF).
Who qualifies for E-rate?
Eligible participants include public and most non-profit K-12 schools as well as all public and many private libraries. Program participants must carry out a competitive bidding process to select the most cost-effective companies to provide the goods and/or services requested.
What law is tied to E-rate funding?
The Children’s Internet Protection Act
The Children’s Internet Protection Act, passed in the year 2000, stipulates that in order to receive E-rate funding, schools and libraries are required to block or filter internet access to pictures that are: (a) obscene; (b) child pornography; or (c) harmful to minors (for computers that are accessed by minors).
Are private schools eligible for E-rate?
How to Participate? These funds are available for public and private schools and libraries that meet the requirements of the program.
What does the e in E-rate stand for?
universal service Schools and Libraries Program
E-Rate Program – Discounted Telecommunications Services The universal service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as “E-rate,” provides discounts of up to 90 percent to help eligible schools and libraries in the United States obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.