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<p align="right" style="text-align:right"><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;background:white">March 22, 2017</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0066B3">Webinars: E-rate Program Overview for Beginners</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#0066B3"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p>E-rate Program applicants are invited to participate in a webinar on the E-rate program and the application process for Funding Year 2017. These webinars are tailored for new E-rate applicants or anyone who needs a refresher on basic program information.
During each webinar, the audience will have the opportunity to participate in a live question and answer session with members of the Schools and Libraries team.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Registration for these events is now open and available in the "Upcoming Events" section of the Schools and Libraries <a href="http://usac.org/sl/about/outreach/default.aspx">Trainings & Outreach</a> page. Register for one or both webinars based on your
training needs.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0066B3">E-rate 101: Introduction to the E-rate Program
</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#0066B3"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:dimgray">Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 1:00-2:00 PM ET</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>This webinar provides an overview of E-rate Program fundamentals, including key terms, timelines, processes, and the roles of USAC and the FCC. Learn who can apply for funding and what types of services are eligible as well as how to calculate your discounts
and Category Two budgets. The presentation is a great option for first-time applicants and anyone who needs a refresher on the basics of the E-rate Program.
<a href="https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1141226"><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue;text-decoration:none">Register Now!</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0066B3">E-rate Program Application Process</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#0066B3"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:dimgray">Thursday, April 6, 2017, 1:00-2:00 PM ET</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>This webinar provides a detailed overview of the E-rate Program Application Process. We will explain the purpose and process of filing each program form, including your options for invoicing. We will also provide guidance on the requirements for choosing
a vendor and what to expect during Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) review. Last, we’ll cover the rules and importance of document retention. The presentation is intended for first-time applicants and anyone who needs a refresher on the basics of the E-rate
Program Application Process. <a href="https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1141229">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue;text-decoration:none">Register Now!</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>If you can’t attend the live presentations, register for the webinars and we’ll send you a link to the recording. The recordings will also be posted in the
<a href="http://usac.org/sl/about/outreach/online-learning.aspx">Online Learning Library</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0066B3">Equipment and Set-Up</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#0066B3"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0066B3">Need Help?</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#0066B3"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p>If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact USAC Outreach at <a href="mailto:outreach@usac.org">
outreach@usac.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Audience members may submit questions anytime during the live event. If the presenters are unable to answer your questions, please call the Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100 or open a customer service case in
<a href="http://usac.org/sl/tools/apply-to-erate/epc.aspx">EPC</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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