**** 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. ****


Don't forget about the upcoming October deadlines...

(1) File any outstanding *FY2016 BEARs* to request reimbursement for 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*

(2) For any FY2017 FRNs for which you have received an FCDL, file an *FY2017
Form 486* in EPC to indicate the start of FY2017 services. Make sure all
funded FRNs are included!

*Deadline:*
* October 29, 2017 if your FCDL is dated July 1 or earlier*
* or*
* 120 days after the date of the FCDL if dated after July 1*



**** Note that the below information only applies to members of
Networkmaine ****


Also in October, Networkmaine consortium members will begin working on
their annual enrollment paperwork. FY2018 Pre-Enrollment and Enrollment
will be held concurrently from *October 30 through November 17, 2017*.

_________________________________________________

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: 207-581-3584

Fax: 207-581-1604

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