1. Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support: E-RATE Rivera Elementary Denton ISD

3. E-Rate Funded Service Categories

4. Application Process

5. E-Rate Discount Percentages

6. Technology Plan

7. Conclusion

9. Discounts range from 20% to 90%

10. Supports connectivity

11. Is maintained through contributions made by telecommunications providers

13. E-Rate Application process Determine eligibility Develop a technology plan Bidding process Select provider Application and application review After decision, begin service and invoice USAC

14. E-rate discount percentages

15. Develop Technology Plan

16. conclusion Must meet eligibilities requirements E-Rate provides discounted connectivity E-Rate doesn’t provide hardware, software, or developments

17. References and resources USAC E-Rate overview. http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/E-rate-Overview.pdf USAC. http://www.usac.org/default.aspx Chart created using Microsoft Excel using information from U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html