My presentation to introduce the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as "E-Rate," and share your campus or district technology plan with the faculty.

1. Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund & Poway High School Technology Use Plan By: Jody Pichoff

5. Schools and Libraries Application Process Schools and Library Applicants Step 1 Determine Eligibility Step 2 Develop a Technology Plan Step 3 Open a Competitive Bidding Process Step 4 Select a Service Provider Step 5 Calculate the Discount Level Step 6 Determine Your Eligible Services Step 7 Submit Your Application for Program Support Step 8 Undergo Application Review Step 9 Receive Your Funding Decision Step 10 Begin Receipt of Services Step 11 Invoice USAC

8. Potential USAC Discount Matrix INCOME Measured by % of students eligible for the National School Lunch Program URBAN LOCATION Discount RURAL LOCATION Discount If the % of students in your school that qualifies for the National School Lunch Program is... ...and you are in an URBAN area, your discount will be... ...and you are in a RURAL area, your discount will be... Less than 1% 20% 40% 1% to 19% 40% 50% 20% to 34% 50% 60% 35% to 49% 60% 70% 50% to 74% 80% 80% 75% to 100% 90% 90%