K-12 and Library Erate Information
- Erate Program Overview
Eligible non-profit schools and libraries may receive discounts ranging from 20 percent to 90 percent on eligible telecommunication services, depending on economic need and location (urban or rural). - Application Process Overview
Before you apply (and potentially get lost in form names and numbers), read this quick overview of the entire process. - Application Specifics for Merit's Network
Connected Applicants — Links to the SLD site (where you will find all the appropriate forms and instructions), and also links to Michigan-specific and Merit-specific information that you will need. - Erate Updates for Libraries
- Erate Updates for K-12 Education
| E-rate 2012 |
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Merit has been participating in the E-rate program since its inception. As the chosen service provider for many of Michigan's ISDs, school districts, and libraries, we know that planning ahead for your connectivity needs helps to streamline the application process and reduce headaches in the years ahead.
Filing window opened: January 9, 2012 Filing window closes: March 30, 2012 All FCC Forms 471 electronically filed or postmarked by that date and time will be considered IN WINDOW. Please contact your Member Relations Regional Manager for assistance. |
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| E-Rate Discount Program Information |
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| E-Rate Form 471, Block 5, Item 21: Service Description: Dedicated Internet Access |
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| Erate Checklist |
| Erate forms are PDFs and require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free from Adobe. |