Q: How does Technology4Kids program help schools?

Technology4Kids is a very simple program that does not cost parents any extra money! Parents and school supporters do their everyday shopping (either online or in stores) at Technology4Kids merchants. Their purchases earn credits that schools redeem for classroom technology such as computers, printers, software and more.

Q: How much technology will Valley Christian School get?

Each of our sponsors rebates a certain percentage of every purchase. Generally, you will earn from 2% to 20% of the purchased amount (excluding tax, handling, and delivery charges) for your school. New sponsors are added frequently. Please go to Earnings by Merchant from the shopping page for a list of our sponsors and their rebate amount.

Q: How will Valley Christian School know how what credits they have earned?

An online statement is updated monthly showing the Points credited to your school. Your school's Technology4Kids Coordinator will have access to this information.

Q: Why do I have to start my shopping at Technology4Kids.com?

It is very important that you start your online shopping at Technology4Kids.com so that we can link your purchase with your registered school. You registered school will earn a percentage of your purchase for free educational technology.

Q: How many merchants does Technology4Kids have to shop at?

Technology4Kids has over 200 online merchants to shop at. Included are top-name stores such as Lands' End, L.L.Bean, JC Penney, Gap, Talbots, and many more!

Q: How does the Online Shopping program work?

Parents simply start their everyday online shopping by going to www.Technology4Kids.com. There, they select from over 200 online stores to shop at. A portion of their order automatically gets credited to the school that they registered to. Their school orders classroom technology from the credits earned.

Q: Are the prices higher if I shop by starting at Technology4Kids.com?

No! You will pay the same price that would be paid if you went directly to your favorite online store. By shopping using Technology4Kids.com, you pay the regular price and a percentage of your purchase helps your school earn technology.

Q: How many credits does Valley Christian School earn by shopping at Technology4Kids?

You can view what each merchant contributes by going to Earnings By Merchant.

Q: How will I know that my shopping has helped Valley Christian School?

You can view your online shopping activity at My Account. This area is password protected. You will be asked to create a password if you have not done so already.

Q: How does the In-Store and Catalog program work?

Parents and school supporters simply do their everyday shopping at Technology4Kids merchants. They collect receipts or UPC codes and return them to the T4K Coordinator at their school. The school earns credits for each dollar spent or UPC code collected.

Q: How do I add Technology4Kids.com to my "Favorites" on Internet Explorer?

While at www.Technology4Kids.com, click on Favorites at the top menu bar. Click on Add to Favorites in the next dialog box. Click OK.

Q: How do I "Bookmark" Technology4Kids.com on Netscape?

While at www.Technology4Kids.com, click on Communicator at the top menu bar. Click on Bookmarks in the next menu bar. Click on Add Bookmark. The home page will automatically be added to Bookmarks.