E-rate: Form 471 Deadline and Online Training Resources

Just a reminder…March 26th is the deadline to submit the second form in the E-rate process, Form 471, for the upcoming 2014 Funding Year. The Form 471 application filing window for Funding Year 2014 opened at noon EST on Thursday, January 9, 2014 and will close at 11:59 pm EDT on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. IMPORTANT: Before you file your Form 471, check your Form 470 Receipt Notification Letter for your Allowable Contract Date. Do not submit your 471 before that date. Remember, after you submit your Form 470, you must wait 28 days to submit your Form 471. Your Form 470 Receipt Notification Letter tells you the first date you are allowed to submit your 471 – that is your Allowable Contract Date. Note: This Letter was mailed to you and is on blue paper for the 2014 Funding Year. So, do you need help completing your forms? Do you have questions about E-rate? You’re in luck! Recorded webinars, demos, and training materials are available on the NLC E-rate webpage. If you have any questions or need any assistance with your E-rate forms, please contact Christa Burns, 800-307-2665, 402-471-3107.