EDUCATIONAL FUNDING GROUP, INC. (EFG) is a full-service E-rate consulting company that specializes in getting school districts through the E-rate funding maze. With new clients, EFG’s first task is to learn about their technology infrastructure, services, and needs. A review is made of past E-rate history, including free and reduced lunch data (National School Lunch Program) and Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) practices. This exploratory work helps prepare EFG in its role as the client’s virtual E-rate staff.

EFG submits all of the required paperwork and forms correctly and on time, answering SLD/USAC questions as they arise whether for audits or other inquiries. And, because EFG knows the “Eligible Services List” thoroughly, funding opportunities are fully utilized. In all, clients likely receive more funding (even after consulting fees), spend substantially less time sending in responses to interestingly worded questions, have all required forms and invoices sent in on time, and feel more in control of the E-rate process because of EFG’s support.