THE RESOURCE LIBRARY
A useful starting point.
A clearer way forward.
Find the official references behind the process. Organized around the questions that come up in your E-Rate work.
6 resources for your next step
The applicant process, step by step
USAC's official path from your first EPC account to invoicing and final recordkeeping.
USAC guide (opens in a new tab)Budgets & fundingCategory Two budgets
Understand five-year budget cycles and the inputs USAC uses to calculate your budget.
USAC reference (opens in a new tab)InvoicingInvoicing USAC
Find the official requirements and guidance for requesting payment through the E-Rate program.
USAC guide (opens in a new tab)Getting startedForms in one place
Access USAC's E-Rate forms and their accompanying instructions.
Official forms (opens in a new tab)Budgets & fundingExplore the source data
The public records behind the numbers. Browse USAC's open-data catalog.
USAC open data (opens in a new tab)ComplianceDocuments to retain
USAC's reference list for organizing your E-Rate documentation throughout the process.
USAC PDF (opens in a new tab)Need help putting it into context?
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