*** Note that the below information only applies to entities that filed their own E-Rate FY2016 Form 471. If you only participate in E-Rate as a member of the Networkmaine Consortium and do not file for any additional E-Rate funding, then you do not need to complete these steps. ***


Upcoming E-Rate deadlines:


1. Last Year Wrap-Up (FY2015)
          Deadline: October 28, 2016

  • Remember that you must have first filed a Form 498 in EPC to provide banking information for direct deposit of reimbursements. After this form is processed, USAC will issue you a 498 ID to include on your BEAR forms.


2. Current Year (FY2016)

If you have received a Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) for an FY2016 FRN:
  • File a Form 486 in EPC to indicate the start of FY2016 services.
          Deadline:
          October 29, 2016 if your FCDL is dated July 1 or earlier
          or
          120 days after the date of the FCDL if dated after July 1

  • If you do not already have one filed, file a Form 498 in EPC to provide banking information for direct deposit of reimbursements. After this form is processed, USAC will issue you a 498 ID to include on your BEAR forms.
          NOTE: You only need to file one Form 498 for the organization. If you filed one to use for FY2015, you can use the same 498 ID for FY2016.

  • After both the Form 486 and the Form 498 are filed, you can file BEARs to request reimbursement against bills paid for 2016-2017 products and services. BEARs continue to be filed in the same BEAR Applicant Login Area (https://www2.sl.universalservice.org/bear/login.aspx)     
          Deadline: October 28, 2017

If you have not yet received an FCDL:
  • Address any PIA questions as they are issued in EPC.
  • Wait for a funding decision. Remember that your FCDL will be issued in EPC. You will not receive a paper FCDL in the mail.


Follow this link for resources on how to complete these forms:
http://networkmaine.net/erate/track/track.htm

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Anne Perloff
Maine State E-Rate Coordinator for Schools
Networkmaine ... a unit of the University of Maine System

Web: www.networkmaine.net/erate/

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Phone: 207-561-3584

Fax: 207-561-3531

Mail:
Networkmaine
5752 Neville Hall, Rm 255
Orono, ME 04469-5752