What is Great Lakes Scrip?

Great Lakes Scrip is an organization that buys scrip in bulk at a discounted price and passes the discount to schools or other organizations.

What is Scrip?

Scrip is gift certificates, which could be in the form of a gift card, or the traditional paper kind.

How is Scrip used?

Just like cash. This means that you just present them for payment at the register without any restrictions.

How do I place an order?

Simply fill out an order form and send it in with your child by the next scrip deadline. All orders will be placed online through the Great Lakes Scrip website by the scrip coordinator.

Can I place my own order online?

At this time, individual families cannot place orders online through GL Scrip. However, this feature will be coming soon. It is currently in the testing phase with a few selected schools participating. When this program is available to VCS, it will be mentioned in the Valley Voice.

How do I get an order form?

In the beginning of each month, a new form will be sent home with the Valley Voice. Also, a new form will be included with your filled scrip order.

I noticed a percentage next to each merchant. What does it mean?

The percentage is the discount that the merchant is offering. For example, the percentage for ShopRite is 4%. If you order a $100 denomination, the discount would be $4.00. This discount is your savings.

How do I get the discount?

The scrip is purchased at face value and the discount is kept in an account under your name. You receive your discount in the spring when the amount from your account is deducted from either your family’s April and/or May tuition payment.

How will I know how much to deduct?

Each Great Lakes Scrip participant will receive a statement around Easter break showing the detail of scrip purchases made since April of the previous year. Included in this statement is the amount to deduct from your tuition payment. The statements will be sent home the week of April 9th.

Do families really earn a significant amount for this program to be worthwhile?

The amount varies depending on how often an order is placed or amount of the order. Some families utilize the program only at Christmas, while others use it on a regular basis. In the past, the amount was anywhere from $2.00 to $937.00. The average family earns approximately $150-$200 towards tuition.

This discount sounds great, but I rather give the money back to the school. Can I do this?

Yes. Just indicate on the form when you place your first order that you wish the discount to go to VCS.

My family receives financial aid. Am I still able to participate in the scrip program?

Yes

How much does Valley Christian make on this scrip program?

Nothing. 100% of the proceeds go back to the families that participate through tuition reduction. (Unless you designate VCS to receive the discount)

Why do I have to pay an additional $1.00 to cover shipping & handling?

Since Great Lakes Scrip utilizes Federal Express to send us the scrip orders, it can be very costly for the school. By adding a $1.00 with your order, this will help defray the cost.

Do the scrip have expiration dates?

Some do, most do not. Please refer to the actual scrip to determine if and when it expires. You may also find out any restrictions through www.glscrip.com and selecting retailer list.

How often can I place an order?

The scrip orders are due every other week, except around Christmas time in which it would be weekly. You may place an order as seldom or often as you wish.

How long does it take to get my order?

Please allow 3 business days to receive your order. During the Christmas months, please allow an extra day due to increased volume. The order will be sent home with the oldest child unless instructed otherwise.

What happens if an item is backordered?

We have never had a backorder from Great Lakes Scrip. However, we can’t say that would never happen. If it does, the backorder will be sent with the next regular order. If for some reason they would be unable to fill the backorder, you will be issued a refund.

Can I use the scrip for online purchases?

Yes, most of the scrip can be used for online purchases. Please visit http://www.shopwithscrip.com/ to place your order.  Your checks will still need to be sent in to VCS on or before the due date published in the Valley Voice.

Scrip orders are now regularly due on the second & fourth Wednesdays of each month.

If you do order online, log onto http://www.boxtops4education.com first to see if the company you wish to order from is listed. Make sure that you select Valley Christian School before ordering. By making your purchases this way, it will benefit the school.

Who do I contact if I have any further questions?

You can contact,