{"id":32266,"date":"2020-02-19T01:36:16","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T01:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e-ratepaorg.local\/?p=32266"},"modified":"2020-02-26T01:40:58","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T01:40:58","slug":"how-to-modifycancel-fy-2020-submitted-form-471-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=32266","title":{"rendered":"How to Modify\/Cancel FY 2020 Submitted Form 471 Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

February 19, 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Attached:\u00a0RAL Modifications Guide FY 2020<\/a><\/p>\n

~ Called RAL Modification Request ~
\n~ Helpful Guide Attached ~<\/p>\n

Several applicants have filed Form 471s for FY 2020 and would like to make changes to those applications, cancel individual FRNs or cancel the 471 entirely.\u00a0 These requests are submitted using the \u201cRAL Modification Process.\u201d\u00a0 RAL modifications can be made anytime between the time a Form 471 is submitted \u2013 and the day the FCDL issued (not after).\u00a0 I strongly encourage you submit your RAL Corrections as soon as you know of a change that must be made so the PIA reviewer can have it in-hand during their review.\u00a0 If you made a mistake on your application, USAC no longer permits applicants to correct mistakes using the appeal process; all changes must be made PRE-COMMITMENT, using the RAL Modification Process.\u00a0 Applicants may submit RAL Modifications after the Form 471 window closes, but with so many applications going straight to \u201cWave Ready\u201d status, it\u2019s important that your RAL request is considered before USAC begins issuing funding commitment waves in mid April.<\/p>\n

*Note:\u00a0 If you want to make a change to an FRN, and the Form 471 deadline (March 25) has not yet passed, it may be easier to create a new, correct 471 for that FRN, and then cancel the inaccurate FRN using the RAL Modification Process.<\/strong>*<\/p>\n

This message explains where to find the RAL Modification Process in EPC and then how to make different changes using the online form.\u00a0 The RAL Modification Guide (471 Corrections) is attached.<\/p>\n

Finding the RAL Correction Feature in EPC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow these steps from your EPC Landing Page:<\/p>\n

> Scroll to bottom of EPC Landing Page to find FCC Forms and Post-Commitment Requests<\/p>\n

> Form Type > Form 471<\/p>\n

> Funding Year > 2020<\/p>\n

> Click on Relevant 471 Number<\/p>\n

> Select \u2018Related Actions\u2019 (from top Toolbar)<\/p>\n

> Submit Modification Request (RAL)<\/p>\n

> Then answer the appropriate questions in the RAL Modification Module<\/p>\n

Options Available for RAL Corrections\/Changes
\n<\/strong>When you enter the RAL Correction module, you will be asked if you want to make changes to the \u201cApplication\u201d or to the \u201cEntity.\u201d\u00a0 Entity changes will relate just to your organization and your schools\u2019 and libraries\u2019 including their addresses, enrollment\/NSLP data, etc.\u00a0 \u00a0Most applicants will choose \u201cApplication\u201d as this relates to all of the funding requests in your application.\u00a0 Depending on which you choose, there will be sub-topics that also must be selected.\u00a0 Listed below are the major options:<\/p>\n

— APPLICATION —\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>*Most RAL Changes Will Use This Option*<\/em><\/p>\n

>\u00a0Application Details:\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>If you click the\u00a0Application button and then choose Application Details from the sub-category dropdown, click the Continue button. You can either\u00a0cancel your application<\/strong>, or\u00a0you can modify the application nickname, the contact person, and the holiday contact information.<\/p>\n

>\u00a0Funding Request\u00a0Details:\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>If you click the Application button and then choose Funding Request Details, you will see a list of\u00a0the funding request numbers (FRNs)\u00a0on this form.<\/p>\n