[OPLINTECH] Fwd: Upcoming E-Rate FY2026 E-Rate Deadlines and Form 471 Workshop Registration Reminder

[Christine Morris]

Greetings on this cold and snowy Tuesday,

Just to set the record straight, the Category 1 Form 471 training on
Tuesday, February 10 will start at 10am (not 1:30pm). The registration link
is correct otherwise:

*If you are with a public library, Form 471 training geared specifically
> for you will be split to cover Category 1 and Category 2 in separate
> sessions as well. Click on the following links to register:
>
> *• Category 1 (February 10, 2026, 10:00-11:30): *
> https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16190378
> <https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjc1IiwiNTk4OTJhYWFiOWRhIixmYWxzZV0>
>
> • Category 2 (February 11, 2026, 1:30-3:00):
> https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16205925
> <https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjc1IiwiNDZhNGJjNTg4Nzg5IixmYWxzZV0>
>

Best wishes,

Christine
--
Christine Morris (she/her)
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network
christine at oplin.ohio.gov
614-728-5252 (OPLIN Support)
614-728-0227 (direct)


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From: Lorrie Germann <e-rate at ohio-k12.help>
Subject: Upcoming E-Rate FY2026 E-Rate Deadlines and Form 471 Workshop
Registration Reminder



Hello, E-Rate Community

As a reminder, the upcoming FY2026 E-Rate filing dates/deadlines are:

*January 16th, 2026* – The close of FY2026 Admin Window – at 11:59 p.m. ET.
This is the period before the Form 471 window opens, when schools and
libraries can update their EPC profiles. If you were unable to make updates
by the deadline or corrections are needed, plan to provide the information
when filing the Form 471 application.

*January 21st, 2026* - FY2026 Form 471 Application Window opened at 12:00
noon ET.

*March 4th, 2026* - FY2026 Form 470 Application deadline at 11:59 p.m. ET.

*April 1st, 2026* - FY2026 Form 471 Application deadline. The window closes
at 11:59 p.m. ET.

*Form 471 Workshops:*

If you've not done so yet, please register for the upcoming FY2026 E-Rate
Form 471 workshops, all of which are offered via Zoom Meeting. With the
upcoming funding year starting a new 5-year Category 2 budget cycle and
changes to the Eligible Services List (ESL), the sessions will be split to
cover Category 1 and Category 2 separately. This will allow time for
questions and discussion. Each session will include a step-by-step
walk-through of the application process, form changes, and how to create
funding requests.

Please note that each session type is offered on several dates, giving you
options for when to attend.

To register, go to https://www.ohio-k12.help/e-rate-support/e-rate-events/
<https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjc1IiwiOTE2NjJhOWE1YzE4IixmYWxzZV0>
and click on "Register" at your preferred date. Please enter the URL in
your browser if the above link does not direct you to my E-Rate Events
page.

* *If you are with a public library, Form 471 training geared specifically
for you will be split to cover Category 1 and Category 2 in separate
sessions as well. Click on the following links to register: *

• Category 1 (February 10, 2026, *1:30-3:00*):
https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16190378
<https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjc1IiwiNTk4OTJhYWFiOWRhIixmYWxzZV0>

• Category 2 (February 11, 2026, 1:30-3:00):
https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/16205925
<https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjc1IiwiNDZhNGJjNTg4Nzg5IixmYWxzZV0>

If you have questions or need additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,

Lorrie
*Lorrie Germann*
State E-Rate Coordinator
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
lorrie.germann at education.ohio.gov
740-253-1153
https://www.ohio-k12.help/e-rate-support/
<https://www.ohio-k12.help?mailpoet_router&endpoint=track&action=click&data=WyIxMTgwNSIsIjkwZjI3MzQ0ZjU0Y2U1YzM2ODM0YTMxYmVjMzE5YWNkIiwiMjc1IiwiY2Y0ODJjMmM1MTIwIixmYWxzZV0>
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