Fall 2024 E-rate Training - Links Updated
Tuesday, October 15th – Clearwater
Wednesday, October 16th – Hays
Thursday, October 17th – Salina
Friday, October 18th – Lawrence
Overview of the E-rate program
What’s new this year
Hotspots and off-site WiFi are now eligible
Cybersecurity Pilot Program update
Benefits and requirements for participation
EPC portal - login and maintenance
Finding your E-Rate History
Preparing for the Application Year
Category 1 vs Category 2 Budgets
Applying for E-Rate
Form 470, Competitive Bidding, Choosing a Winner
Form 471 details and contracts
PIA Review
E-Rate Approval and Acceptance
Form 486 to accept funding
Form 500 to make changes
BEARs vs Discounts – getting reimbursed
Record Keeping and Audit Preparation
Q&A session
Further information about E-Rate can be found at https://e-rateks.ksde.org.