Digital Learning and E-rate Funding
Ready to maximize your E-rate dollars?
Nearly $4 billion of E-rate funding is available for funding year 2019. Are you ready? Lay the groundwork for your students’ success by modernizing your network infrastructure, deploying dependable Wi-Fi, and more. See our top 10 tips for making it happen.
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What is E-rate?
E-rate is a US federal program that offers discounted rates on technology and services for eligible schools and libraries across the country.
What Cisco offers are eligible for E-rate?
Education product SKU
These products include an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty that expands Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support from 90 days to 3 years.
U.S. K-12 Bundled Warranty
Get 12 months of Cisco TAC access, software updates, and Cisco.com access, and up to 36 months of advanced hardware replacement.
Webex for K-12
Connect your classrooms with Cisco Webex. Connect anyone, anywhere, on any device.
District uses E-rate to build robust, easy-to-manage network
"We wanted to implement a one-to-one learning environment, and we wanted to provide robust, reliable service to students who might not have a connection at home."
Scott D. Miller
Director of Technology
Wayne Highlands School District
How to apply for E-rate funding
Step 1: Plan and design
Build your network design to meet your digital learning initiatives.
Step 2: Assess funding
Review E-rate eligible services and your discount level to know how much funding you can apply for and how much you'll need to come up with or fund from other sources.
Cisco product eligibility database
USAC Eligible Services List (ESL)
Step 3: Request proposals
File E-rate Form 470 to start the competitive bidding process. Review responses and select a service provider.
Step 4: Apply for funding
File Form 471 before the filing window deadline (usually in the Spring).
There’s still time to apply for E-rate funding
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