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Form 470 Step-by-Step
forLibraries
E-Rate FY2014
The Purpose of the Form 470
The Form 470: Announces a school’s intent to participate in the E-Rate
program and lists the services desired:- Telecommunication - Internal Connections- Internet Access - Basic Maintenance
Acts as an RFP Begins the mandatory 28 day competitive bidding
process If a service is not listed on a Form 470, you cannot
request it on a Form 471
Now combined into one category
Form 470
Libraries must apply for E-Rate funding each year
The only time you don’t need to file a Form 470 is in the second (or later) year of a multi-year contract which was established in a previous year’s Form 470.
Note: This applies only to the services you are receiving in a multi-year contract.
You must still file a 470 for everything else!
Before Beginning
Your Form 470
When the online 470 application gives you an application number – write it down or print the page. If you don’t have the code – you can’t get back in, and will be forced to start over
Before You Begin
Your Form 470
Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and above. Other browsers may cause errors.
Always enable “Pop-Ups” in your browser – otherwise you will miss things you really need to see.
Clear your Internet cache and your temporary Internet files before you begin. If you will be submitting multiple forms, clear your Internet cache after each form.
So that you don’t loose any of your work - remember to use the SLD’s navigational buttons – NOT the buttons in your browser.
Start by Clicking “Apply Online”
Click on “Create Form 470”
Enter Zip Code or Entity No. and Click on Next
If correct, click on “Next”
Choose the Applicant Type and Recipients of Services
The “Form Identifier” is user created
The system will assign the application numberSelect Funding
Year
Enter the number of Eligible Entities
Top Portion of Block 1
Enter the Contact Person’s Name
If the address is the same as listed in 4a, click here, otherwise, fill in 6b
Choose your preferred method of contact
If application is prepared by a consultant, enter the Registration Number or Search
Click on Next to continue
Bottom Portion of Block 1
*Important – Print this page before continuing, then click Next
Select the kinds of service you are seeking. Only the chosen options will be presented to you. Click on
Next
Note: If you do not choose a category of service on a Form 470, you can not request the service on a Form 471
Select if you will have an RFP and where it will be located, otherwise, choose No
Describe the Service, and Quantity or Capacity
Click on Next
*You can no longer choose your preference to receive funding. You must arrange with your Service Provider
In the Quantity/Capacity description, use terms like “a minimum of” or “or greater”. If you don’t, you will not be able to increase on the Form 471 or you upgrade later in the funding year.
Complete if you are applying for Internet Access
Click Next to Continue
List cell phones with Internet Access here to receive funding for the data service
Save & Exit Option is located at the top of each screen
Complete if you are applying for Internal Connections
Click Next to Continue
The “Two in Five” rule applies to Internal Connection equipment
Click Next to Continue
Complete if you are applying for Basic Maint. Of Internal Connections
Basic Maint. can be requested yearly
List an Optional Contact if you will not be available
Check this box if there are “No” bidding requirement
Optional
Click Next
You are presented with this screen a second time if you need to add additional services or make changes.
You will receive a Pop-up if you de-select a service
Search for Billed Entity by Zip Code or Entity No.
Click on District Name and Add
Click Next
Read and Check each Certification
Check second option in 17 if applying for Priority 1 requests only
Check second option in 16 for libraries
Provide information of the person authorized to certify the application. Can be different than the contact person in Block 1
If a consultant has been given the authority to make certification, check here
Click Next
If you check the second option in Item 17 stating no technology plan required and are requesting Priority 2 services, will you receive an error message.
Click Submit
After submitting your application, you will receive the option to certify – choose either Paper or Electronic method.
*Note - Electronic certification requires a PIN
After You Submit
Your Form 470
After clicking ,follow the instructions to certify it.
If you have a PIN, click “Electronic Certification” to certify your form online.
If you do not have a PIN, click “Paper Certification” to certify your form on paper. Sign the paper certification and mail to USAC.
A PIN will be received in approx. 3-4 weeks
Submit
Questions?
