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by John Harrington

New Form 471s Lag Behind 2015

The current count of Form 471 applications is about half of the number submitted last year.

New EPC Rules for Part-Time Students

The Schools and Libraries Division releases guidance on schools with only part-time students

by John Harrington

Managing a Successful E-rate RFP

Getting ready to award a contract? Here are three tips to increase success.

by Peter Kaplan

Record Funds Committed in 2015

A record $3.14 billion in E-rate discounts has been committed for FY2015.

USAC Provides Data Entry Support

USAC offers to provide optional data entry support to overcome EPC data entry challenge.

by John Harrington

Bids Heating Up, Requests On-Track

A record number of Form 470 competitive bids were posted last week. While Form 471 funding requests kept pace with last year.

by John Harrington

Bringing Broadband Home

Millions of citizens lack adequate Internet access at home. The FCC's reform of the Lifeline program is an important step in getting those people online.

by John Harrington

FY2016 Service Description Guide

Funds For Learning¬Æ has developed an FY2016 Service Description Guide designed to help applicants properly classify goods and services.