The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as "E-Rate," is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The program is intended to ensure that schools and libraries have access to affordable telecommunications and information services.

Applicant Process Flowchart

Details for Process Steps

E-Rate Productivity
Center (EPC)

Guides and Help Videos
for E-Rate
Productivity Center

School and Libraries Program

Current information and forms
for filing
E-rate applications

State of Texas
Contacts

Laura Dennis
Texas E-Rate Co-Coordinator
erate@tea.state.tx.us