What is E-Rate and Who Is Eligible?
The E-Rate program, also known as the Universal Service Fund, is the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) modernization initiative that enables access to affordable telecommunications and internet connectivity for Schools and Libraries across the United States.
The program provides discounted telecommunication services of up to 90% off to qualified school districts or libraries. Eligibility is based on a school district’s participation in the National School Lunch Program and the urban or rural status of the residents served.