E-rate Commentary

by Peter Kaplan

February 10, 2010

Timing of E-rate Reform

There have been several articles in the education industry press about Congressman Markey's E-rate 2.0 bill. The expansion of the Universal Service Fund to include schools and libraries took many...

by Scott Weston

February 8, 2010

An Additional 138 Forms 470 Are Potentially ‘In Play’

Since the Form 471 filing window has been extended by 8 days, so too has the de facto Form 470 deadline which was originally set for January 14.

by Peter Kaplan

February 7, 2010

It is Time to Increase the E-rate Funding Cap

Last fall Senator Rockefeller, who was one of the original authors of the E-rate program, encouraged the FCC adjust its rules to "accommodate the impact of inflation". He further stated...

by Scott Weston

January 6, 2010

Better Audits Around the Corner?

In its latest semiannual report to Congress, the FCC Office of Inspector General indicated that it will be shifting some E-rate audits off of its desk. While they will still...

by Peter Kaplan

December 22, 2009

Being in Audit Limbo

Numerous blog entries have been posted about the audit process, the amount of resources USAC and the FCC have spent conducting audits, and how school districts must absorb the costs...

by Peter Kaplan

December 17, 2009

E-rate Implications in the Consolidated Appropriations Bill Congress Passed

This week Congress passed and the President signed H.R. 3288 which is a consoidated appropriations bill that encompases many federal agencies including the Federal Communications Commission. There were a few...

by Scott Weston

December 7, 2009

Ten Keys to Success with your E-rate Form 470

A pair of Funds For Learning E-rate experts have put together a list of ten helpful pieces of advice when it comes to applicants' Forms 470. The article was featured...

by Scott Weston

December 6, 2009

Seven E-rate Tips for Surviving the Filing Window

The E-rate Form 471 application filing window for Funding Year 2010 is open for applicants across the country. It extends from Dec. 3, 2009 to Feb. 11, 2010. Funds For...