Important E-Rate Reminders
Know your filing deadlines by checking the SLD web site often. It is your responsibility to file E-Rate forms on time. Click here for deadline information.
File as early as possible to allow for correcting mistakes made before the end of the filing window and to avoid a last minute rush to file which can cause inadvertent errors.
File separate 471 applications for Priority 1 (Internet Access) and Priority 2 (Internal Connections) to decrease the complexity of the application and speed up the review process on your applications.
File forms on-line to reduce paperwork and minimize errors associated with filing on paper. Make sure you have a PIN (Personal Identification Number) so your E-Rate forms can be submitted and certified on-line via the Web. PIN numbers are automatically assigned by the SLD to the authorized person who normally signs E-Rate forms. Click here for PIN information.
Retain Paperwork for a minimum of five years in a secure location that can be easily accessed in the event of an audit.