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A Complete E-rate Solution

E-rate Manager for Applicants has everything you need for E-rate compliance at a price that fits your budget.

E-rate Manager for Applicants is full of features that help schools and libraries through the E-rate process. This page tells you about some of the most popular features in E-rate Manager for Applicants. There's even more to be discovered when you subscribe to E-rate Manager for Applicants.

Simplify E-rate Paperwork

Create all of your E-rate paperwork in just a few steps using E-rate Manager for Applicants' helpful Wizards and templates.

Form 470

Complete the first form of the E-rate process and transmit it to the SLD's website.

Form 471

Making funding requests have never been easier...no data entry on the SLD's website!

Item 21 Attachments

Put together these follow up documents using E-rate Manager for Applicants easy-to-follow Item 21 builder.

Form 486

Notify the SLD that services have begun, your tech plan is approved, and you are compliant with CIPA requirements.

Form 472 (BEAR)

After you've paid your bills, use the BEAR wizard to request reimbursement from USAC.

Form 500

If you ever have to make changes to your funding commitments, E-rate Manager for Applicants can help you out.

Service Substitution Request

Service subs are a snap using the Service Substitution Request template.

Operational SPIN Change Request

Need to change your Service Provider? E-rate Manager for Applicants is here to help!

Correctional SPIN Change Request

Typo on your SPIN? Not a problem with our Correctional SPIN Change request template!

 

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Compliance Archive for Document Storage

Document retention is the cornerstone of demonstrating your compliance with E-rate rules and regulations during an audit. Using E-rate Manager for Applicants, document retention is easy.

1,000 Megabytes of storage space

You have plenty of space for all of your E-rate documents. If you need more space, just let us know.

Organized by Funding Year and document type

Organize your documents into our pre-configured folders. You can also arrange documents into folders you create.

Safely stored and backed-up every day

Have peace of mind in knowing where your E-rate documents are safely located.

Accessible from any web browser

Working from home or on the road? You have access to your E-rate documents when you need them.

 

E-rate Asset Management

If you purchase equipment with Internal Connections funding, you need to know when the equipment was installed and where it's located. Using the Asset Management features in E-rate Manager for Applicants keeps you compliant.

  • Associate equipment with specific FRNs
  • Make, model, serial number, and location
  • Date installed
  • Moving equipment warning

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Track E-rate Funding Requests and Commitments

Having all of your E-rate funding information neatly organized in one place is a great way to ensure that you get the most benefit from the E-rate program.

Funding Summary

A helpful summary of your E-rate funding and utilization greets you on the Funding Tab in E-rate Manager for Applicants.

Funding Details by Year

All of your funding requests and commitments for each year are at your fingertips for easy reference.

Funding Request Details

Drill down into any funding request to see complete details.

Form 486 Deadline Alert

If you're approaching a Form 486 deadline, E-rate Manager for Applicants can alert you, so you don't run into potential problems.

Track Special Statuses

Appeals, service subs, SPIN changes, and extention requests are easy to track in E-rate Manager for Applicants.

FRN History

Making notes about your funding requests is helpful. Easily retriveing them in the future is invaluable. Plus, you can see all of the changes made to your funding requests at a glance.

 

E-rate Training

We want every E-rate applicant to be successful, so we've put together a comprehensive series of instructional videos that are avaialble on demand from within E-rate Manager for Applicants. You can access these beginner and advanced topics any time.

  • E-rate Program Introduction and Overview - A Beginner's Guide to the E-rate Program
  • E-rate Eligible Services - Products and Services Eligible for E-rate Support
  • Procurement and Contracting - The Form 470 and Competitive Bidding Process
  • Requesting E-rate Funding - Completing and Filing the Form 471
  • Application Review - Program Integrity Assurance and Selective Review
  • Funding Award and Service Delivery - The Funding Commitment Letter and the Next Steps
  • E-rate Payment Paperwork - Realizing the Benefit from the E-rate Program
  • Navigating Special Situations - When Things Don't Go as Planned

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Help & Support

Funds For Learning is here to help you with E-rate Manager for Applicants. We offer free training on how to use E-rate Manager for Applicants so that you can get the most out of it. Plus, we have a comprehensive help section that can answer your questions about how to use our award winning website.

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Reports

The reporting features in E-rate Manager for Applicants can help you analyze your E-rate activity and share information with your colleagues. Here are just a few of the reports that are available within E-rate Manager for Applicants.

  • Form status reports
  • Invoicing reports
  • Funding summary and details reports
  • Special status reports
  • SLD transactions report