January 10, 2022

Upcoming E-Rate Application Filing Window Webinars

During the Funding Year (FY) 2022 FCC Form 471 application filing window, USAC will conduct a series of webinars focused on E-Rate topics related to FCC Forms 470 and 471.  Below is the schedule of webinars for January showing the topic, the time, and the recommended audiences.  We also list the specific materials that attendees should review in advance of the webinars.
 
If you are interested in attending, register for the webinar and review all materials referenced for the webinar in advance of the office hours question and answer session.  Attendees will use the webinar's chat function to ask questions.  We will identify questions of general interest that are submitted through the chat function, read and respond to them, and answer specific questions individually using the chat function.  As with our regular webinars, we will give preference to questions about the topic under discussion.

 E-Rate Eligible Services Office Hour (Thursday, January 13 at 2 p.m. ET)

• E-Rate experts will provide an overview of E-Rate eligible services for applicants and service providers of all experience levels.  Materials to review before the training include:

• FY2022 Eligible Services List
• Eligible Services 101 webinar recording and slides

Competitive Bidding (FCC Form 470) and Guiding Statements Overview and Office Hour (Tuesday, January 18 at 2 p.m. ET)

• E-Rate experts will walk you through competitive bidding and the FCC Form 470 with a focus on the new FY2022 Guiding Statements Document for all experience levels. Materials to review before the training include:

• FCC Form 470 Services Guiding Statements Reference Table (FY2022)
• FCC Form 470 and Competitive Bidding Videos
• E-Rate Pre-Commitment Process webinar recording and slides
• FCC Form 470 Filing EPC System Guide FY2022
• Lowest Corresponding Price web page
• FCC Form 470 Search User Guide

Service Provider Selection and the FCC Form 471 Office Hour (Thursday, January 20 at 2 p.m. ET)

• E-Rate experts will provide an overview of how to apply for program discounts on the FCC Form 471 for applicants of all experience levels. Materials to review before the training include:

• E-Rate Pre-Commitment Process webinar recording and slides
• FCC Form 471 video series