SLD Extends Deadline to Submit E-rate BEAR Forms for Year 1
Message Posted August 6, 1999
The SLD recently posted this message on their web site stating that they are extending the deadline to submit Year 1 BEAR forms to December 15, but are strongly encouraging applicants to try to have all documentation to them as early as possible. And don't forget to file the Form 486 prior to submitting the BEAR form in order for them to process your ent.
-- Julie
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The Schools and Libraries Division of USAC urges all applicants who CAN file their Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) Forms by August 15, 1999 for Year 1 recurring services to do so. Timely filing of the BEAR form will mean timely reimbursement to you for services rendered through June 30, 1999.
Applicants who cannot complete and file their BEAR paperwork by August 15, 1999, are assured that their BEAR forms will be accepted as soon as they can get them in, as long as it is by December 15, 1999. We recognize that those who are just now receiving Year 1 funding commitments resulting from appeals, from the Tenth Order extension of early expiring contracts, or other administrative adjustments will need extra time to complete their BEAR forms for these newly committed funds, as will applicants taking advantage of the grace period through September 30, 1999 for one-time installations. We do VERY strongly encourage all applicants to file their BEAR forms as soon as possible before the final deadline of December 15, 1999.
Please also remember that, in order to process your BEAR form for reimbursement, we must have received and accepted your Form 486 for the relevant services. Any applicant who has not yet filed a Form 486 for services received during Year 1 should do so immediately to assure the proper flow of discounts.
For answers to your questions about the BEAR for Year 1, please see "Tips for Completing Your Form 472 BEAR" on the SLD Web site at www.sl.universalservice.org/Reference/472/472tips.asp, or call the help line at 888/203-8100
Julie L. Tritt
Executive Policy Specialist
Office of Educational Technology 717/705-4486
Pennsylvania Department of Education 717/787-7222 (fax)
333 Market Street, 10th Floor 00jtritt@psupen.psu.edu
Harrisburg, PA 17126 http://www.l2l.org
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