E-rate Update - Window Extended to April 15
Message Posted March 11, 1998
The Schools and Libraries Corporation has released the following statement extending the 75-day window to April 15, 1998. I would still remind schools and libraries who wish to have applications considered during the 75-day window that Form 470 should be posted by the end of this week (March 13) at the very latest to allow for enough time to include the 28-day posting/wait period and still sign a contract, complete and mail Form 471 to the SLC before April 15.
-- Julie
"The SLC clarified that the 75-day window will close on April 15, 1998, giving applicants extra hours to submit their E-rate applications. Accordingly, the latest date that a Form 470 application can be received by the SLC in Iowa City, Iowa, with enough time to complete the 470/471 applications process within the 75-day window will be March 18, 1998. All applications to be considered within the 75-day window must have a properly completed and certified Form 471, with a corresponding Form 470, including a signed certification.
The SLC had previously defined April 14, 1998, as the date by which properly completed and certified applications had to be received for consideration within the 75-day window. However, when the SLC computer system counted the 75-day window, it recognized the closing date/time to be 5:00 A.M. on April 15, 1998, and the system generated form letters reflecting that date as the closing date for the 75-day window. The SLC had initially set April 14, 1998, as the last day of the 75-day window to correspond with the daily maintenance schedule, which occurs daily at midnight. This new closing date will give schools and libraries extra hours to submit their E-rate applications." -- SLC
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