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FY2016 Window
for Schools closes May 26
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The countdown is based on server time, which is currently:
FY2016 Window
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APPLICANT PROCESS
Before You Begin
STEP 1
Competitive Bidding
STEP 2
Selecting Service Providers
STEP 3
Applying for Discounts
STEP 4
Application Review
STEP 5
Starting Services
STEP 6
Invoicing
Before You're Done
SERVICE PROVIDER PROCESS
Before You Begin
STEP 1
Obtain a SPIN
STEP 2
Responding to Bids
STEP 3
Winning the Bid
STEP 4
Starting Services
STEP 5
Invoicing
Before You're Done
LATEST NEWS
More News »
Extended CSB Hours This Week
(5/23/2016)
Special Edition News Brief - Tips for Last-minute Filers (Schools and School Districts)
(5/23/2016)
News Brief Issued
(5/20/2016)
Changes to the EPC and Apply Online Pages
(5/16/2016)
Can't Find Your Service Provider's SPIN/498 ID?
(5/12/2016)
QUICK LINKS
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FY2016 Filing Window Extended
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Now Closes for Libraries and Consortia on July 21
FY2016 Filing Window Extended
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Now Closes for Schools on May 26
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