• Applicants
  • Step 1: Determine Eligibility
  • Step 2: Develop a Technology Plan
  • Step 3: Open a Competitive Bidding Process
  • Step 4: Select a Service Provider
  • Step 5: Calculate the Discount Level
  • Step 6: Determine Your Eligible Services
  • Step 7: Submit Your Application for Program Support
  • Step 8: Undergo Application Review
  • Step 9: Receive Your Funding Decision
  • Step 10: Begin Receipt of Services
  • Step 11: Invoice USAC
• Service Providers
  • Step 1: Obtain a Service Provider Identification Number
  • Step 2: Search Applicant Requests for Service
  • Step 3: Respond to Applicant Requests
  • Step 4: Applicants Select Service Provider
  • Step 5: Assist Applicants with Application Review
  • Step 6: Receive Funding Commitment Decision Letter
  • Step 7: Begin Providing Services
  • Step 8: File Annual Certification
  • Step 9: Invoice USAC

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Schools & Libraries Fall 2010 Applicant Training: Minneapolis, MN

This fall, join USAC at a training for applicants who participate in the Universal Service Fund's Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program.  The training will cover general E-rate topics and participants will have opportunities to meet USAC staff and discuss the challenges schools and libraries face when applying for E-rate funding.

Register early!  Each session is limited to 200 participants.  All Fall Applicant Trainings present the same information, so please select only one city.  Registration is complimentary.

UPDATE: This training is full, registration is closed.

 

Date & Location

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America
3800 American Blvd. East
Bloomington, MN 55425

 

Agenda

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7:15 am – 8:30 am	Registration
8:00 am – 9:00 am	Program Overview for Beginners Mackenzie Howard
9:00 am – 9:15 am	Welcome Mel Blackwell
9:15 am – 10:30 am	6th Report and Order Catriona Ayer
10:30 am – 10:45 am	Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am	Eligible Services List Eric Flock
11:45 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	A New Way to Safeguard the USF (PQA and BCAP) Wayne Scott
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm	Revised FCC Forms 470 and 471 John Noran
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm	Break
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm	Program Compliance Leslie Frelow
3:45 pm – 4:15 pm	Questions

Accommodations and Transportation

Hotel:
Rooms are available for a discounted rate of $105 (single/double).  The last day to reserve rooms at the discounted rate is Monday, September 13, 2010.

For hotel reservations, call 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667) and use the group code USAC or mention the USAC Schools & Libraries Applicant Training. Reservations can also be made online.

Transportation:
A complimentary shuttle is available from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport.  The shuttle leaves every half hour from the Lindbergh terminal.  Complimentary self-parking is available at the hotel.

Further transportation information is available on the hotel website.

 

Additional Information

To change or cancel your registration, e-mail USAC Training and reference your name, confirmation code, and request.

Registration does not guarantee hotel accommodations. Individuals must contact the hotel separately for room reservations.  USAC may ask the hotel for information about your reservation including your name and length of hotel stay to ensure attendees receive the correct group rate (as available).

Please inform USAC at least one week prior to the training of any special auxiliary aids or accommodations needed to assist you in attending this event.