Skip to main content
The Official Web Site of the State of South Carolina

2017 E-Rate News Archive

For a listing of archived E-Rate related news and deadlines from 2017, please view the items below.

2017 E-Rate News:

  • (04.17) South Carolina E-Rate Valid Data File (NSLP) 
  • (04.17) Mobile Device Access and Management (MoDAM) Initiative
    • The South Carolina K-12 School Technology Initiative and the SC Department of Education are pleased to announce the winners of the Mobile Device Access and Management (MoDAM) Initiative. Winners include the following districts; Anderson School District One, Bamberg County School District 2, Berkeley County School District, Blackville-Hilda Public Schools, Chester County School District, Fairfield County School District, Florence School District 1, Florence County School District 2, Greenville County Schools, Hampton County School District 2, Jasper County School District, Lancaster County School District, Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4, Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5, School District of Pickens County, Richland School District Two, Spartanburg School District 1, Spartanburg School District 2 
  • (02.17) Form 471 Application Window Announced
    • USAC recently announced the 2017/2018 E-Rate Form 471 Application Filing Window will open Feb. 27 and close May 11. We highly encourage all applicants to begin preparations for filing as soon as possible. For more information on preparing for the Form 471 application, please visit USAC’s Applicant Process guidance.
  • (02.17) South Carolina E-Rate Valid Data File (NSLP) Timeline 
    • We’ve partnered with SCDE's Office of Research and Data Analysis on validating the FY 17/18 E-Rate Valid Data File (NSLP). We expect this process to be complete by Feb. 10. At that time, we will request all school districts download the file and verify the information is correct by Feb. 17.
  • (02.17) Mobile Device Access and Management (MoDAM) Initiative
    • The South Carolina K-12 School Technology Initiative and SCDE are currently accepting applications for the Mobile Device Access and Management (MoDAM) Initiative. Funds provided through the MoDAM Initiative are used by districts to procure high-speed mobile internet service for students who lack such service at home and are participating in a course of study that requires mobile access. School districts may submit applications for funding via an online form by Feb. 15, 2017. Access the MoDAM Initiative application.
  • (02.17) State Master Contracts List Update
    • There are three major updates to the State Master Contracts List to call to your attention.
      1. Hewlett Packard Network Products (Solicitation No. 540001883) will be E-Rate ineligible from Feb. 8 to June 30, 2017.
      2. Citrix Software (Solicitation No. 5400003405) will be E-Rate ineligible from March 26 to June 30, 2017.
      3. Several State Master Contracts will require applicants to use the State Replacement Contract guidance when requesting services on their Form 471 Application.

E-Rate Deadlines:

  • Feb. 15, 2017 – MoDAM application deadline.
  • Feb. 17, 2017 – E-Rate Valid File Verification deadline (2017/2018).
  • Feb. 27-May 11, 2017 – E-Rate Form 471 Application filing window (2017/2018).
  • April 13, 2017 – Last day to file a Form 470 to start the competitive bidding process.

South Carolina K-12 School Technology Initiative

4430 Broad River Road

Columbia, SC 29210