SCRIP Program

Scrip Order Form - Due Tuesday, February 7

             2011 - 2012 SCRIP Order Dates

February 7           March 6            March 27
April 24               May 22

 

Lower Your Tuition With The SCRIP Program!

What is SCRIP?

SCRIP is a term that means “substitute money”. When you purchase SCRIP, you are purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards to use just like cash. These cards and certificates look just like the ones you buy in the stores, but you can save yourself the time and drive and buy them through the school. You can use SCRIP to purchase everyday items such as food, clothing, and other essentials.

SCRIP is “shopping cart fundraising”.

SCRIP is popular as a fundraiser because families don’t have to sell anything, however you can get orders from family and friends, and coworkers. You generate revenue by using SCRIP instead of money or credit cards to make household purchases you would make anyway. Also, you get dollar for dollar on what you purchase. Example, if you want a $25 gift card, you pay $25 for it. There are no extra hidden costs.

How Does The SCRIP Program Generate Revenue?

You order gift cards and certificates through the school and pay full face value for them. The school is able to buy them through the Great Lakes SCRIP Center at a discount. The vendor discounts vary from 2 to 20% and are eventually returned to you in the form of tuition credit for the following school year..

What Does The PTO Do With This Revenue?

They give it back to you!!!! They keep track of the revenue you generate from SCRIP purchases during the current school year, and at the end of the year offer it back to you as a tuition credit for your child for the following school year. The amount offered is equal to the amount generated by orders placed in your family’s name and is subtracted right off your tuition bill.

How Do I Order SCRIP?

About a week before the order date your child will be sent home with the SCRIP order form. Please have your order with payment in the school office by noon of the due date. Your SCRIP order will be returned to you at the school the following week.. 

Please Note: The vendors listed on the order form are those available in our area. Many other retailers from across the country participate in the SCRIP program. Please reference The Great Lakes SCRIP website (www.glscrip.com) for a complete list of vendors. There are blank lies on the order form for stores not included on our list.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SCRIP

What Exactly Is SCRIP?

The best way to look at SCRIP is as a cash back reward payment in the form of tuition credit.

Who Can Participate In The SCRIP Program?

Anyone and everyone can participate. Please involve your families, friends, coworkers, the more orders you obtain the more tuition credit you will receive.

Who Can Order SCRIP?

Anyone and everyone can order SCRIP. The child to receive credit for the order must be registered in the Broome County Catholic School System.

Can SCRIP Be Ordered At Anytime?

No, there are assigned monthly order dates. Order forms will be sent home a week prior to that months order date.

Am I Limited To The Vendors On The List?

No, please view the Great Lakes SCRIP website (www.glscrip.com) program to find a complete listing of participating vendors. There are blank lines on the order form to write in these additional vendors.

Do SCRIP Cards Have to be Used Locally?

No, SCRIP cards from national chains can be used anywhere the vendor is located. Remember, these are the very same gift cards you would purchase from the vendor direct. Purchasing them from the school SCRIP program gives you the opportunity to apply your profits to the following school years tuition.

When Will I Receive My SCRIP Order?

You will receive your order approximately 10 days after the order is placed.

How Do I Pay For My SCRIP order?

Cash, Money Orders and/or Checks payable to St. James PTO must accompany your order. No credit card orders can be accepted.

Are There Any Hidden Costs Associated With The SCRIP Program?

No, you receive 100% of the profits (% column on the SCRIP order form) in the form of tuition credit for the following school year.

Who Benefits From The SCRIP Program?

Anyone who has a child registered in the Broome County Catholic School System.

Why Should I Participate In The SCRIP Program?

Simply stated, it is a very easy and convenient way of obtaining tuition cash credit while purchasing your day to day household items.

Does The SCRIP Program Really Work?

Yes, if you participate it will definitely work for you.

 

If you have any questions, please give me a call...  Denise Anderson - 772-8940