• USAC Schools & Libraries Homepage
Information and Forms for use in filing for USF discounts.

• How to determine your library's discount - Updated 11/09/2009

• E-rate presentation by BTU Consulting 

• E-rate Project Tracking Template 

• E-rate Response Log Template 

• E-rate Sample Contract 

• USF Library Technology Plan Application 
To view this application in PDF format, please see here: Technology Plan Application in PDF format. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR TECH PLAN WAS RECEIVED WITHIN 4 WEEKS OF SUBMISSION, PLEASE CONTACT SONYA SCHRYER NORRIS AT 517-373-4457.

• USF Technology Plan Checklist

• Technology Planning (USAC)

• List of Approved Library Technology Plans

• Changing a Currently Approved Library Technology Plan

• Technology Planning Updated November 2009 

• Technology Plan Approval Guidelines from USAC 
Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) guide to approving technology plans for Certified Technology Plan Approvers including the Library of Michigan.
PDF Version of this PowerPoint Presentation.

• Your eligibility for E-rate is determined by your eligibility for LSTA 
Read more here.

• BTU E-rate Newsletter Oct 2009 
* Form 472 for FY2008 (BEAR) - October 28, 2009
* Form 470 for FY 2010 (the filing window is now open however the closing date has not been announced yet)
* Form 471 for FY 2010 (the filing window has not been announced yet)

• BTU E-rate Newsletter Sept 2009 
Time-sensitive notice regarding Form 472 for FY2008 (BEAR). Form 470 for FY 2010 the filing window is now open however the closing date has not been announced yet. Be aware that for Form 471 (FY 2010) the filing window has not been announced yet.

• BTU E-rate Newsletter June-July 2009 
BEAR Forms also known as Form 472; E-Rate Binder - The New Year; Service Provider Contracts; Late Approval of Technology Plans. Contact BTU with questions about the E-rate program at 888-307-6569.

• BTU E-rate Newsletter May 2009 
In this issue learn about the Michigan Broadband Summit Success; your E-Rate Binder - Next Steps; Awards for Funding Year 2009 - 2010 and it's E-rate Tech Plan crunch time! Contact BTU with questions about the E-rate program at 888-307-6569.

• BTU E-rate Newsletter April 2009 
In this issue learn about Michigan's free Broadband Summit on May 20, 2009; Have you used the cost allocation technique to collaborate with a non-E-rate entity? If so we want to hear from you!; Responding to PIA concerns; Your E-rate binder; How to use the Data Retrieval tool. Contact BTU with questions about the E-rate program at 888-307-6569.

• BTU E-rate Newsletter March 2009 
The monthly newsletter that helps keep you informed about the E-rate program. In this issue learn about Michigan's free Broadband Summit on May 20, 2009; Keeping your E-rate binder up to date; Have you used cost allocation? If so, we're looking to hear from you! Contact BTU at 888-307-6569.

• BTU E-rate Newsletter February 2009 
Some reminders and tips for you prior to the Form 471 Window Closing at Midnight - February 12, 2009; Auditors (and PIA) can be wrong - don't give up!; Get Ready for Michigan's Broadband Summit - Are you an E-rate success story? Contact BTU at 888-307-6569.

• BTU E-rate Newsletter Mid-December 2008 
It's not too late to apply for E-rate funds for telephone service and you don't need to comply with CIPA to do it; your E-rate binder; tips for avoiding audits.

• BTU E-rate Newsletter December 2008 
Eligible services list; Funding year 2009 window; technology plans, contracts.

• BTU E-rate Newsletter November 2008 
Introducing new Michigan E-rate consultants, BTU Consulting; BEAR deadlines; Getting reading for FY 09

• ALA Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Web site

• PA12 vs. CIPA 

• Merit E-rate Web site

• Michigan Department of Education E-rate Information