Learn and complete phase two of your E-Rate application with an E-Rate expert on hand – all from the convenience of your office or living room!

This 3-hour virtual workshop will cover Form 471 and the information needed to successfully complete it, including

• Recipients of services
• Discount calculations
• Costs of service
• Dates of service
• Service provider(s).

Mindy Fiscus, IL State E-Rate Coordinator, will also be available to answer questions and highlight tips and tools for making your E-Rate life easier.

Reminder: Applicants must file E-Rate Form 470 at least 28 days before filing Form 471. After that 28-day window, contracts may be signed, and additional details needed for the application can be discussed with the chosen providers.

To fully participate in this session, attendees must come prepared with:

• A wi-fi enabled device
• Your EPiC login and password
• A copy of this year’s E-Rate Form 470
• A copy of last year’s E-Rate Form 471 (to use as a guide and/or for continued contract info)
• Bidding matrix for each contract
• Electronic copies/scans of any new contracts or approved bids signed & dated
• A general understanding/description of the equipment you are asking for*

*Form 471 requires you to put requested services into categories and types. So, if you are not ‘geeky’ and filing for Cat2, please have a quick conversation with a member of your school’s tech team or chosen service provider about your requested equipment before arriving.