Calculating Discounts-Alternative Mechanisms

This tutorial provides applicants in the Universal Service Fund Schools and Libraries Program with information on how to calculate program discounts using alternative mechanisms.

Calculating Discounts based on NSLP

This tutorial provides applicants in the Universal Service Fund Schools and Libraries Program with information on how to calculate program discounts based on the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

Changing Your Company Officer or General Contact Using E-File

This tutorial provides information on how to change your Company Officer or General Contact online using USAC’s E-File System to revise your FCC Form 498 (Service Provider Identification Number and Contact Information Form). Form 498 is used by service providers to provide contact and remittance information for USF payments for each of the programs they participate in (High Cost, Low Income, Rural Health Care, Schools & Libraries).

Using the Online Form 525 for Competitive ETCs

This tutorial provides competitive eligible telecommunications carriers (CETCs) in the Universal Service Fund High Cost Program with information on how to prepare and submit their line count data using the Online Form 525.

E-File Overview

This tutorial provides an overview of USAC’s E-File System, which is used by participants in the federal Universal Service Fund to file program forms online including Form 498, Form 499, Form 472, Form 497, and Form 525.

Filing the FCC Form 498

This tutorial provides information on how to file November 2009 FCC Form 498 (Service Provider Identification Number and Contact Information Form) to service providers participating in the federal Universal Service Fund using USAC’s E-File System. Form 498 is used by service providers to provide contact and remittance information for USF payments for each of the programs they participate in (High Cost, Low Income, Rural Health Care, Schools & Libraries).

First-Time Form 499 Filers

This tutorial provides information on how to file FCC Form 499 (Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet) for first-time filers participating in the federal Universal Service Fund using USAC’s E-File System. Form 499 is used to report telecommunications revenue information to USAC.

General Information about Schools & Libraries Program

This tutorial provides general information about the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) Schools & Libraries Program including information on the FCC, USF administrator, and basic concepts about the program such as eligible entities and eligible services.

Form 471 Interview Tutorial

This tutorial provides applicants in the Universal Service Fund Schools and Libraries Program with information on how to prepare and submit a Form 471 using the interview version of the form available online.

Schools & Libraries Website Tour

 

This video provides an overview of the Universal Service Fund Schools and Libraries Program website including search tools, navigation, and outreach information for applicants and service providers in the program.