FORMS PROCESSING

We work diligently to ensure that your forms are professionally prepared and meet all required program deadlines.

Compliance with the E-rate program can be time consuming and sometimes confusing. Below are some of the required forms included in the process:

Form 470 -- Description of Services Requested
Must be posted on the SLD Web site for 28 days. During that time, Service Providers may offer bids to schools and libraries for the requested services. The applicant is required to wait 28 days before a contract can be signed. At the end of the 28-day Web site posting, the applicant may then select a Service Provider from the bids received. These forms can be mailed or entered via the Internet the Certification block must be mailed to the SLD or e-certified by an applicant contract who has successfully been awarded in a previous funding year.

Form 471 -- Services Ordered and Certification
Must be completed once a Service Provider is selected. A contract must be signed with the Service Provider (unless it's for tariffed or month-to-month services). If entered over the Internet, the Certification block must be printed, signed by an authorized individual, and mailed to the SLD or e-certified.

Form 486 -- Receipt of Service Confirmation Form
Is completed by the school or library within 120 days of the funding letter or within 120 days after the service start date, whichever is later. Funding will be reduced if not filed promptly. Upon receipt of this form, the SLD will allow collection of the award.

Form 500 -- Adjustment to Funding Commitment and Modification to Receipt of Service Confirmation Form
Is completed by the school or library when changes need to be made to existing E-Rate commitments. For example, this form might be used for a change in Service Start Date or Contract Expiration Date, or possibly a Cancellation or Reduction of Funding Request Number

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