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Note that the below information only applies to entities that file
their own E-Rate forms. 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.
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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.
- Don't have your 498ID yet or a PIN to certify BEARs online and need more time? File an Invoice Deadline Extension Request (see attached). USAC will automatically grant a single 120-day extension upon request, but you must file the request on or before October 28. File this NOW if you have any inkling that you may need it.
2. Current Year (FY2016)If you have received a funding commitment for an FY2016 FRN:
- Generate the Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL).
- 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
For further information, go to: 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/
Email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 207-561-3584
Fax: 207-561-3531
Mail:
Networkmaine
5752 Neville Hall, Rm 255
Orono, ME 04469-5752