E-rate Management Professionals Association® (E-MPA®) provides online resources to its diverse and experienced membership along with a forum for discussion and development of best practices in the management of the Universal Services Discount Mechanism for Schools and Libraries (E-rate). The organization provides a collective voice for discussing issues relevant to its members and proposed program changes to the E-rate program. The talent and experience of the organization’s network of consultants provides a superior resource to help members increase value to their clients, enhance effectiveness of client organizations, and generally aid the advancement of its members and other organizations having related objectives. E-MPA® also provides certification for E-rate management professionals and consultants that affirms quality standards of technical competence and professional conduct.
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Published December 29, 2021. Preserved as originally written. E-rate rules have changed since; for current guidance see Services or talk to a Guide.