E-Rate

What is the “Filing Window”?

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E-Rate applications, funding years, EPC, filing window….what does it all mean; better yet, how do I keep it all straight? Well, you’ve come to the right place for some answers. Here I’ll discuss for you two of these questions and I’ll follow up soon with another post to address the others. Funding years and filing […]

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EPC

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Hello Everybody! What we are going to talk about today is the EPC or what is commonly referred to as “The Portal”. This is the wonderful domain that holds all kinds of important information and must be accurate in order for your district to file forms, receive your proper reimbursement percentage, and make any changes […]

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How School Districts can Maximize E-Rate Funding

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It’s probably the question we get asked more than any other; how do I maximize my funding from E-Rate? There are so many factors that come into play but I’ll summarize just a few points to get you on track. Let’s start with your E-Rate discount. Your E-Rate discount percentage is calculated using your NSLP […]

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E-Rate Basics 101

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Hello folks and welcome to the wonderful and sometimes confusing world of E-Rate funding and how to maximize it. What I would like to start with is the most commonly asked question by my clients; what is eligible? Let’s start with Category 1. Fund-able CAT 1 services are basically digital transmission and internet access. You […]