E-Rate Services
has been helping schools & libraries with the E-Rate program (Schools & Libraries Universal Service Discount Mechanism) since the beginning of the program in 1997. We can assist your school and/or library in all aspects of the E-Rate program from preparing your Technology Plan to filing for reimbursement.
Since we are not a vendor (service provider) of any qualifying E-Rate services, SLD allows you to authorize us to prepare and submit your E-Rate documentation on your behalf.
- Assist with preparation of your technology plan. Confirm approval of plan by SLD designated technology plan approver.
- Unlimited use of Kellogg & Sovereign Consulting's on-line Technology Plan Creator
- Review your technology plan for compliance with SLD requirements including CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act).
- Assist in development of your Request for Proposal (RFP) for services eligible for Erate discount and post it to our web site.
- Prepare and submit your Form 470-Description of Services Requested
- Coordinate the collection of bids from service providers and provide school/library administrators with comparison information for use in the decision making process.
- Assist with discount percentage determination including alternative discount mechanisms.
- Prepare and submit your Form 471-Services Ordered.
- Ensure Forms 470 and 471 are properly submitted within filing window and certified.
- Review Receipt Acknowledgement Letter for accuracy and submit corrections to SLD as needed.
- Communicate with SLD Program Integrity Assurance personnel as needed to ensure reviewers receive an accurate and timely response.
- Review Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) for accuracy. Prepare and submit appeal letters as needed.
- Prepare and submit Forms 486, 472 and 500 as necessary for collection of Erate discounts on behalf of the applicant (school or library).
- Prepare and submit appeal letters, Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) change requests, service substitutions, change of invoicing mode, contact change letters, and other requests as needed to maximize your E-Rate discounts.
- Represent your school or library through all phases of an on-site audit, selective review information request (SRIR) or applicant outreach site visit.
To learn more about how your school or library can take advantage of the discounts offered through the E-Rate program, please contact us at 580-332-1444.