2.  The E-rate program is administered by the
Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the
Universal Service Administrative Company
(USAC)
 Was designed to ensure that all eligible
schools and libraries have affordable access
to modern telecommunications and
information services

3.  Schools included in the National School Lunch
Program or other federally approved
alternative mechanisms
 Rural and urban schools

4. 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
35% to 40% 50% to 74% 75% to 100%
Urban Location E-Rate Discount
Rural Location E-Rate Discount

5. Services Internal connections
Leased data circuits Routers
T-1, 56K, ISDN lines Switches
Dial-up Internet access Wireless LAN
Direct Internet connections Telecommunications
Wiring
Email Network Servers

6.  Detailed explanation on how to apply:
 http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/no
npublic/erate.html

7.  E-rate:
1. Assist most schools and libraries in the
United States
2. Affordable telecommunications and Internet
access
3. Application supported by a technology plan