How Much Does It Cost? We save time... Typically, superintendents or technical directors are the ones charged with filing for E-rate dollars and neither have the time to spend hours researching eligibility questions or assembling documentation for filings. We handle all filings, assemble documentation for all funding requests and act as the contact for the school in reviews and audits by the Schools and Library Division. We also conduct appeals, if necessary. We save money... We know enough to ensure that all eligible services are being funded. We also provide guidance to schools on how to lower overall cost in technology to affect budget beyond what eRate funding can do to expand technology. This in turn enables them to choose the most cost-effective technology solutions. In addition, we ensure that filings take place on time and that SLD guidelines are observed. One of the many times overlooked benefits is to file early. We’ll work with your personnel to inform them of timelines that will cause your funding to be awarded sooner rather than later. We are Available When You Need Us... We charge based on the projected funding activity of the client and the size of the number of eligible sites that will be applied for. This fee covers all services during that funding year from filing to appeals; there are no “extra” charges, even if that school’s funding year turns out to be more work-intensive for us than normal. We are available when you need us, even after regular business hours. Our clients have our home phone numbers and can always call us after hours. Our Pricing Structure is Fair... We’ve set up our pricing structure so you don’t pay for funding you don’t receive. Since Priority Two Funding is based on a few IFs; IF funding is available at your Matrix level for the percentage your schools have acquired, If after being approved you decide to install 100% or just 50% of the project you have been awarded for. After you have been awarded on your Priority Two (Internal Connections) projects and you have decided which of these project you will go forward on this year, our fee will be based on what you have actually go forward with. After all, it doesn’t sense to pay for applications that are not approved or for projects you’ve decided to wait on. The charge should be based on what your school district has actually expanded their technology plan with. Our services are available outside of our traditional packages on an hourly basis or flat fee. At CTI, we want what you want. |