Forms Assistance
FORM 470
- Form 470 Guiding Statements Table
- Filing FCC Form 470 User Guide
- Competitive Bidding Infographic
- Lowest Corresponding Price webpage
- NEW: RFP/470 Filing Guidance and Sample Timeline
(PDF version) - Sample RFP Cost Sheet
- E-rate Discount Matrix
- Sample WAN RFP Information: What to include
- Fiber Services Eligibility
- Beware of the Hidden Costs in RFP Responses
- Sample Bid Assessment Worksheet
FORM 471
- Form 471 Submission Checklist
- Fiber slide Form 471 Filing Guide for C1
- USAC Videos: Filing the 471
- How to file a RAL (modify your filed Form 471)
FORM 486
- Receipt of Service Confirmation and Children’s Internet Protection Act Certification Form
- File immediately after receiving FCDL
- File in EPC: Click Here for USAC training video
- How to File 486 – 2023
This funding year, instead of ** put 23! - Leave default service start date (07/01/XXXX) – Do not change from July 1 !!!!
FORM 472 (BEAR)
- BEAR Form Access
- USAC Invoice Decision Codes
- Must have a 498 on file in EPC (see below for directions)
FORM 498
If you ever have to file a BEAR and have USAC reimburse you, you MUST have a 498 on file for direct deposit.
- USAC Information/Directions/Purpose
- Form 498 Instructions
- USAC Upload site for Banking Information
- Documentation may be submitted one of two ways to USAC:
- Upload at this link
- E-mail to: 498bankverification@usac.org
- Include the applicant name, BEN, and 498 Filer ID
- The 498 Filer ID is a 9-digit number (that begins with 443) and is shown on the Form 498 that you just filed
- Documentation may be submitted one of two ways to USAC:
- Sample Bank Letter
FORM 500
- For FY 2016 and forward, file online in EPC
(Contact your coordinator if you need assistance) - USAC Guidance on Form 500
FORM 479
- FCC 479 – Fillable
- Instructions: Bulleted list
- Instructions: PowerPoint visual step by step
LOA
NC DPI MOU
- More information coming soon
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