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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)

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)

E-Rate FY2026-27 Timeline Checklist

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

E-Rate for Beginners' - FY2026 Libraries

E-Rate 101 for Library FY2026 Applicants

Fall FY2026 E-Rate Presentation for Veteran Library Applicants

E-Rate FY2026 presentation for veteran/experienced library applicants

E-Rate for Beginners' - FY2026 School Applicants

E-Rate 101 for School/District FY2026 Applicants

Fall FY2026 E-Rate Presentation for Veteran Applicants

E-Rate FY2026 presentation for veteran/experienced 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 FY2025 Step-by-Step Guide

Form 472 BEAR Invoicing

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

FCDL-Guide-FY-2025

Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) FY 2025 Guide

Form 471 RAL Corrections

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

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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