Step 1: Check if you Qualify

Step 2: Quantify the Need

Determine how many students need home internet coverage and computing devices.

Get a Free Parent Survey -- Sign up here

Send it out through your school's parent notification system!

BrightBytes will send you a survey report to support your ECF application. See the 2-minute demo or watch the webinar.

Step 3: Get Price Quotes

Shop for hotspots, laptops and tablets, or Chromebooks on Digital Wish.

Email [email protected] for a quote, or contact your favorite vendors.

Step 4: Get Ready to Apply

The application window opens on June 29th. Deadline August 13. If you need a consultant, contact Funds for Learning. Do these things to get started:

• Obtain an FCC registration number. FCC CORES registration here.

• Obtain a Billed Entity Number. Visit the E-rate productivity center here.

• Register with SAM.gov to receive program funding. It takes a week.
• Create an EPC account for your school. Call (800) 234-9781.
• Watch the tutorial on filling out your Form 471

Need official information? Check the Federal program site here. Deadline: August 13.

Step 5: Questions?

• Contact Digital Wish at 866 344-7758 or [email protected]