The Schools & Libraries Program (SLD), also known as E-Rate is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the FCC. This program provides discounts to assist more schools and libraries to obtain affordable telecommunications, internet access, internal connections and basic maintenance.

1. Schools & Libraries Program
Let RetroFit help you What is SLD or E-Rate? The Schools & Libraries Program,
also known as E-Rate is administered by the Universal Service
with your E-Rate Administrative Company (USAC) under the FCC. This program
provides discounts to assist more schools and libraries to obtain
filing. RetroFit can affordable telecommunications, internet access, internal connections
offer your school and basic maintenance. Discounts for support depend on the
number of school children in your district receiving a free or
system or library the reduced lunch. Discounts range from 20% to 90% of the costs of
eligible services. The application process is very involved and
expertise needed to tedious….one mistake and your application is discarded.
simplify a
complicated process. All eligible entities
that comply with E-
“RetroFit supported Rate program rules
the implementation of and regulations can
be awarded
our technology plan
funding…. you just
and ensured that all
have to apply!
milestones were met
within the specified How Can RetroFit Help?
timeframe .”  Complete all E-Rate Forms
 Implementation of Technology Plan
Jay Lang, Asst. Superintendent of
Finance, Lowell School District  General Compliance Guidelines
 Comprehensive Billing Audits
 Submission of Appeals
For more information,  Service Substitutions
call 508.244.2445 or
 Track important deadlines
email us at
information@retrofit.com  Manage mandatory document retention
 Train your staff on future E-Rate filings
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