Funding Resources

Helpful Forms and Links

Applicant Forms

Ready to apply for E-Rate funding? Fill out the forms to get started! For a full list of forms and instructions pertaining to the E-Rate program visit the USAC-SLD website.

• Description of Services Requested and Certification Form | FCC Form 470
  • FCC Form 470 describes the services and/or products you are seeking.
• Description of Services Ordered and Certification Form | FCC Form 471
  • FCC Form 471 lists the specific services that you are requesting E-Rate discounts for and the entities that are eligible to receive these services. This form also establishes the discount rate.
• Receipt of Service Confirmation and Children’s Internet Protection Act and Technology Plan | FCC Form 486
  • FCC Form 486 is sent to the SLD (Schools and Libraries Division) to indicate that it (or the eligible entities it represents) is receiving or has received service from the service provider(s) with which it contracted for E-Rate eligible services. When the USAC-SLD receives a properly completed Form 486, it triggers the process for the actual payment of discounts to the service providers.
• Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement Form (BEAR) | FCC Form 472
  • FCC Form 472 is used to request reimbursement for E-Rate discounts on approved services.
• Funding Commitment Adjustment Request Form | FCC Form 500
  • FCC Form 500 is used to adjust or modify approved funding commitments after the commitments have been issued by USAC.