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RAL Correction - Steps to Change Invoicing Method

Step-by-Step Guide to change the Invoicing Method originally selected on the Form 471 (prior to receiving FCDL)

FY2026 Form 471 Cat 2 - Schools

FY2026 Form 471 Cat 2 Presentation (Step-by-Step Guide for School Applicants)

October 2025 MR-81 Traditional NSLP & CEP Data

Data reported to the DEW Child Nutrition Office for October 2025 - released 2/13/2026

FY2026 Form 471 Cat 1 - Schools

FY2026 Form 471 Cat 1 Presentation (Step-by-Step Guide for School Applicants)

Form 498 - Adding UEI Number & Banking Info Updates

Step-by-step instructions on updating the Form 498 - Adding UEI Number & Updating Banking Information

CEP Only MR-81 Data for Base Years 2022- 2025

Updated CEP Only MR-81 Data with Base Year approvals for 2022 - 2025.

FY2026 Form 471 Cat 1 - Libraries

FY2026 Form 471 Cat 1 Presentation (Step-by-Step Guide for Library Applicants)

FY2026 Form 471 Cat 2 - Libraries

FY2026 Form 471 Cat 2 Presentation (Step-by-Step Guide for Library Applicants)

Form 471 RAL Corrections

How to submit corrections to your Form 471 after it has been submitted

E-Rate FY2026-27 Timeline Checklist

E-Rate Checklist for the upcoming 2026-27 funding year

FCDL-Guide-FY-2026

Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) FY 2026 Guide

Fall FY2026 E-Rate Presentation for Veteran Applicants

E-Rate FY2026 presentation for veteran/experienced applicants

Fall FY2026 E-Rate Presentation for Veteran Library Applicants

E-Rate FY2026 presentation for veteran/experienced library applicants

E-Rate for Beginners' - FY2026 Libraries

E-Rate 101 for Library FY2026 Applicants

E-Rate for Beginners' - FY2026 School Applicants

E-Rate 101 for School/District FY2026 Applicants

FY2026 Form 470 Workshop Cat 1 & Cat 2 - Schools

How to File the FY2026 Form 470 Step-by-Step Guide - Cat 1 & Cat 2 Requests

FY2026 Form 470 Cat 1 Workshop for Libraries

How to File the FY2026 Form 470 Step-by-Step Guide - Category 1 Requests

FY2026 Form 470 Cat 2 Workshop for Libraries

How to File the FY2026 Form 470 Step-by-Step Guide - Category 2 Requests

FY2026 Eligible Services List

Eligible Services for FY2026

FY2026 Application Process Flow Chart

Application Process Flow Chart with FY2026 filing dates added

Bid Evaluation

Sample Category 1 & 2 Bid Matrix/Letter

Sample Bid Disqualifying Factors

Sample bid disqualifying factors for the Form 470 and/or RFP

Form 486

Form 486 FY2026 Step-by-Step Guide

Form 472 BEAR Invoicing

Form 472 BEAR - EPC E-Rate Invoicing Step-by-Step Guide

Form 472 BEAR Extension Guide

Form 472 BEAR Extension Step-by-Step Guide

FCC Waiver Appeal Instructions

Instructions to file a FCC Waiver Appeal Letter

Category 2 Cost Allocations By Manufacturer

Links to manufacturer's websites or documents publishing their ineligible cost allocations

Form 500

(Funding Commitment Adjustment Request Form) Step-by-Step Guide

FCC Waiver Appeal Letter

Template letter to file a FCC Waiver Appeal (information to provide is highlighted in red)

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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup Guide

Form 498

Link to Upload Voided Check

E-Rate

Program Binder Guidance from USAC

E-Rate

Application Process Flow Chart from USAC

Form 498

User Guide

CIPA

Internet Safety Curriculum Recommendations

Dark Fiber

Applying for Dark Fiber Overview

Category 2

Sample Category 2 Inventory Checklist

Understanding CIPA

Internet Safety Training Presentation

Dark Fiber

Sample Lit versus Dark Fiber RFP

FCC Cybersecurity Pilot

FCC Form 484-Part-1 User Guide

New FCC Form 484-Part-1 Step-by-Step User -Guide

484 Questions - Input Doc

Word doc with Form 484 - Part 1 questions to gather information

Cybersecurity Pilot Program Intro Presentation

Introduction to the Cybersecurity Pilot Program (V.1)

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