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E-Rate

E-Rate

E-Rate for Libraries: WWW.MICHIGAN.GOV/ERATEFORLIBRARIES

E-rate is the federal program that provides for reduced rates on Internet access and internal connections for schools and libraries. Your discount rate is based on the number of school children in your area who are eligible for a free or reduced lunch. E-rate can save your library money through lower fees for these vital services. To connect with E-Rate support services you can send an email to erate@michigan.gov.

Universal Service Fund USF (E-rate) Support Services through the Library of Michigan. Check this link for specific information.
FCC Community Use of E-Rate-Supported Wi-Fi is Permitted During Closures
Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and E-Rate

Discount Calculations for Libraries/NSLP Data

Michigan End-of-Year 2019 E-Rate NSLP Report for E-Rate FY 2020

Partner Tools and Resources

USAC Schools & Libraries Homepage
USAC News Briefs (select the SL Program News Brief)
E-Rate Central
Applicant E-Rate History (enter BEN in upper left)
American Library Association E-Rate Homepage
Michigan Department of Education E-rate Information

Related Info

ALA Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Website
Category 2 Budgets
Definition of a Library Kiosk, a Library Branch and a Bookmobile
Your eligibility for E-rate is determined by your eligibility for LSTA
PA12 vs. CIPA

LSTA

E-Rate support efforts by the Library of Michigan are supported in part with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.