Year 2008 Information

Funding Year Timeline

Discounts begin July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 

The window opens November 7, 2007.  January 9, 2008 is the last possible day that a Form 470 can be posted on the USAC Web site and still meet the 28-day posting requirement for the competitive bidding process.  February 7, 2008 at 11:59 pm EST is the last possible day that a Form 471 can be received by USAC or postmarked and still be considered as filed within the window.

Helpful Hints to keep in mind as you begin the process:

1.  File early:  Over half of the Forms 471 for a funding year are filed in the last week of the filing window. When you are in a hurry to fill out an application in time to meet a receipt of, or postmark deadline, it is very easy to overlook crucial information that may slow down the review of your application.  .

2.  File online:  The online filing system for Form 470 and Form 471 has been built to alert filers to common errors or possible inconsistencies in the data you provide as you are filling out your forms. You can use the full version of the form or an interview version that fills out the form for you using a simple question-and-answer format.   Make sure to temporarily allow pop-ups in your Internet browser when you are filing online, as many of these are built-in reminders and error messages. The online system also delivers your form to USAC quickly and completely and allows you to print a copy of your form. You can also start a form online, save your work, and come back to finish it later.

3.  Certify online:  USACs Personal Identification Number (PIN) system will automatically issue a PIN to the authorized person filing a paper form if you do not already have one. That PIN can be used on any subsequent program form. This means that, if you are filing your first Form 470, you will have a PIN in time to certify your associated Form 471.  The certification process is safe and secure. You will receive a confirmation number as verification of your certification and you don’t need to send USAC a paper copy of your certification page.