Calculators and lookups built on publicly available FCC rules and USAC guidance. Free for anyone working the program — sellers, consultants, applicants, library trustees, school IT directors.
Enter NSLP eligibility and urban/rural classification to see the applicable discount rate (20%–90%) and USAC / applicant share of an eligible contract.
Estimate the five-year Category 2 budget for any applicant. Per-student multiplier for schools, per-square-foot multiplier for libraries — under the FCC's FY2026–FY2030 cycle.
Tools on this page summarize publicly available FCC and USAC rules for educational purposes. They do not replace official USAC guidance, FCC rules, or qualified counsel. Verify all calculations and eligibility determinations directly with USAC before relying on them for a specific filing.