{"id":32148,"date":"2020-01-21T02:38:40","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T02:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e-ratepaorg.local\/?p=32148"},"modified":"2020-01-22T02:42:14","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T02:42:14","slug":"deadline-to-submit-fy-2018-internal-connections-bears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=32148","title":{"rendered":"Deadline to Submit FY 2018 Internal Connections BEARs"},"content":{"rendered":"

January 21, 2020<\/p>\n

Attached:\u00a0FY 2018 BEARs Due as of Jan 20<\/a><\/p>\n

~ Deadline is Jan 28, 2020
\n<\/strong>~ Request Extension Now if Needed ~
\n~ List of All Entities with Jan 28 BEAR Deadline is Attached ~<\/p>\n

Although we usually associate October 28 as the BEAR deadline, the BEAR deadline for NON-RECURRING services (internal connections) is Tuesday, January 28, 2020 <\/strong>(because applicants have until September 30 to purchase\/install internal connections equipment, thus making the invoicing deadline later than the recurring services invoice deadline).\u00a0\u00a0 Attached is a list of all FRNs for which no funding has been disbursed for FY 2018 and that have approaching an invoice deadline of next week.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget \u2013 BEARs are filed in the legacy system at: https:\/\/www2.sl.universalservice.org\/bear\/login.aspx<\/a>, NOT in EPC.\u00a0 The FY 2018 BEAR Filing Guide is available at:\u00a0 https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Form-472-BEAR-Filing-Guide-FY-2018.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

There are several steps you must take before the Form 472 BEAR can be submitted. Please review each step and you will be successful in obtaining your reimbursements.<\/p>\n

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  1. ARE YOU ON THE LIST?<\/strong>\u00a0 Look at the list at the bottom of this message. If your school or library is listed, open the attached spreadsheet for details about which funding requests are affected.\u00a0 If your name is on the list but you\u2019re 100% positive that you already paid your vendor in full, it\u2019s likely hat the vendor just has not invoiced USAC yet.\u00a0 In that case, you may want to request the extension to give the vendor more time to invoice.\u00a0 If your name is not on the list below, you can disregard this message.<\/li>\n
  2. DID YOUR VENDOR SUBMIT THEIR 2018 FORM 473 SPAC?\u00a0 <\/strong>If Column H (Vendor SPAC Filed?) shows \u2018No\u2019, you must contact your vendor prior to submitting the BEAR and tell the vendor they must submit the SPAC ASAP. \u00a0This is an annual form that every vendor must submit and without it, no BEARs that list that SPIN will be paid.\u00a0 Direct the vendor to: https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=20121<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n
  3. DID YOU SUBMIT THE FORM 486 FOR THE FRN?<\/strong>\u00a0 If Column I (Form 486 Filed?) shows \u2018No\u2019, be sure to file the 486 at least 24-hours before you submit the BEAR.\u00a0 If you know your 486 was submitted, contact USAC at 888-203-8100 to find out the status.<\/li>\n
  4. DO YOU HAVE A BEAR PIN?<\/strong>\u00a0 BEARs (Form 472s) are NOT filed in EPC; they are filed in the legacy system at: https:\/\/www2.sl.universalservice.org\/bear\/login.aspx<\/a>.\u00a0 To gain entry into the old system, you must use your E-rate PIN — not your EPC credentials.\u00a0 If you had an old E-rate PIN but can\u2019t find it, contact CSB at 888-203-8100 and they will e-mail you a new one.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t have an E-rate PIN, complete the short PIN Request template at: http:\/\/www.usac.org\/_res\/documents\/sl\/xls\/PIN-request-template.xlsx<\/a> and then upload it into EPC by creating a Customer Service Case.\u00a0 USAC will then e-mail you a new PIN.\u00a0 PINs are no longer mailed!<\/li>\n
  5. DO YOU HAVE AN APPROVED 498 ON FILE WITH USAC?<\/strong>\u00a0 The 498 provides USAC with the banking information so that your BEAR reimbursements can be directly deposited into your account.\u00a0 Before you file the BEAR, you must have an approved Form 498.\u00a0 Most PA applicants now have approved 498s on file with USAC, so there\u2019s no need to submit this form again.\u00a0 Once it\u2019s on file, it stays on file until you need to change any of your banking information.\u00a0 \u00a0The 498 is not filed annually.\u00a0 To determine if you have an approved Form 498, log into EPC > Records > Form 498s > Click on 498 if one is showing to see the Status.\u00a0 If no 498 is showing, then there isn\u2019t one on file with USAC.\u00a0 Refer to this guide if you need help:\u00a0 https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=13701<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  6. DO YOU NEED MORE TIME?<\/strong>\u00a0 Applicants may request (and will automatically receive) a single 120-day invoice deadline to file the BEAR, but the request must be submitted by the invoice deadline.\u00a0 There are no exceptions to this deadline, so when in doubt, it\u2019s best to request! \u00a0You cannot request more\u00a0than one extension.\u00a0To request an extension, see: https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=27331<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have any questions about the FY 2018 Invoice Deadlines or completing the BEAR, please contact me at jtschell@comcast.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    — Julie<\/p>\n

    PA Schools and Libraries With January 28, 2020 BEAR Deadlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Billed Entity Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    AQUINAS ACADEMY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ARCHDIOCESE PHILADELPHIA SCHS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Aspira, Inc of Pennsylvania<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ATHENS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    BEAVER COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    BOYS’ LATIN OF PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CALIFORNIA AREA SCHOOL DIST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CAMBRIA HEIGHTS SCHOOL DIST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CENTRAL COLUMBIA SCHOOL DIST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CLEARFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CONEMAUGH VALLEY SCHOOL DIST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CRAWFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DIST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    DELAWARE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    DERRY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    DEVEREUX FOUNDATION<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Divine Mercy Catholic Academy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    DIVINE REDEEMER SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    EASTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    FRANKLIN COUNTY CTC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL (HS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    GEIBEL CATHOLIC JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    HAVERFORD SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    HAVERFORD TWP SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    HOPE FOR HYNDMAN CHARTER SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Intermediate Unit 17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    LACKAWANNA TRAIL SCHOOL DIST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    LAKELAND SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    LIGONIER VALLEY SCHOOL DIST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    MID VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    NESHAMINY SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    NORTH STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    OXFORD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    PENN-TRAFFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    QUAKERTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    QUEEN OF ANGELS CATH.SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    RIDLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SANKOFA FREEDOM ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SENECA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ST JOHN EVANGELIST SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    STO-ROX SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    TECH FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    THE CARDINAL MAIDA ACADEMY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    THE GREEN COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    TRINITY ACADEMY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    UNION AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    VIDA CHARTER SCHOOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    WEST CHESTER AREA DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    WEST SHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Julie Tritt Schell<\/p>\n

    PA E-rate Coordinator<\/p>\n

    717-730-7133 – o
    \n717-730-9060 – f
    \njtschell@comcast.net<\/a>
    \nwww.e-ratepa.org<\/p>\n\n

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