About the Schools and Libraries Program:

• Overview of the Program
• Overview of the Process
• Outreach and Training
• HATS Outreach
• Filing Appeals
• Understanding Audits

Schools and Libraries Tools:

• Apply Online
• Commitments
• Submit a Question
• Latest News
• Calendar/Reminders
• Required Forms
• Reference Area
• Search Tools
• Changes and Corrections
• Suspensions and Debarments
• Program Compliance - Whistleblower Hotline
• Submitting A Complaint

Step 8: Undergo Application Review

Each application is reviewed to ensure that Universal Service Fund support is committed only for eligible products and services as well as eligible uses by eligible entities.

Review of All Applications
USAC reviews all Services Ordered and Certification Forms (Forms 471) to verify the accuracy of discount percentages and ensure that support is committed only for eligible products and services. USAC is committed to issuing timely Funding Commitment Decision Letters but its ability to meet that goal depends on efficient processing of application reviews.

Applicants can help speed up application reviews by:

• Submitting a complete Form 471 including required certifications and Item 21 Attachments for each funding request
• Responding to requests for additional or clarifying information within 15 days
• Verifying that USAC has correct contact information

Selective Reviews
USAC selects some applicants for a Selective Review to ensure that they are following certain FCC program rules. Applicants are asked to provide the following information covering all of the billed entity's Forms 471 for the funding year:

• Documentation regarding their competitive bidding and vendor selection process
• Documentation of their ability to pay their share of the cost of the products and services eligible for schools and libraries program support
• Proof that they have obtained the (ineligible) hardware, software, professional development, electrical capacity or other retrofitting, and maintenance necessary to make effective use of the requested discounts

View a sample Selective Review Information Request. Service providers may not provide responses to Selective Review Information Requests.

The result of a Selective Review may be that funding is approved or denied. The applicant may also receive a Resource Deficiency Advisory that explains the areas USAC finds to be deficient. Applicants should consider increasing their level of investment in identified areas since USAC may follow up in subsequent years regarding the necessary resources.

Applicants may not receive direct or indirect help from service providers to pay their non-discounted share.