SCRIP

SCRIP Program

Frequently Asked Questions

SCRIP is a term that means "substitute money". When you purchase SCRIP, you're purchasing certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use SCRIP to purchase everyday expenses like food, gas, clothing, home repair, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you can lower your tuition.

How does SCRIP generate revenue?

CSCS in partnership with The Great Lakes SCRIP Center will make available to your family a variety of restaurants, department stores and other retailers. Because SCRIP is purchased with cash or check up front, the participating retailers offer a substantial rebate to CSCS. CSCS in turn passes on 80% of the rebate directly to your family in the way of a tuition reduction. The remaining 20% is used for administrative costs of the program. SCRIP rebates will be distributed monthly.

Why should I use SCRIP?

The businesses you purchase SCRIP from return to CSCS a rebate from two to fifteen percent or more. SCRIP is a popular revenue source because families don't have to sell anything. Simply plan ahead and make normal household purchases you would make anyway. Restaurant, clothing, toys, home improvement, even gasoline can be purchased with SCRIP. The Great Lakes SCRIP Center also offers an online solution www.shopwithscrip.com for participating retailers. Orders can be placed through the school by picking up forms in the Business Office.

How does this work?

For example, let's say you spend:

• $35 /week on gasoline = $140 per month
• $50 /month to dine out
• $40 /month to go to the movies
• $30 /month to rent movies
• Total: $260 per month = $3,120 per year. Using a conservative estimate of a 5% rebate (range is two to fifteen percent or more); you already have the potential to lower your tuition by at least $156!
• On average, families who have participated in this program have saved approximately $200 on their tuition

How do I get started?

SCRIP Registration Packets can be obtained at the CSCS Business Office or on-line at www.cscslions.org/scrip. Orders and payments must be received in the Business Office by 9:30 a.m. on Monday mornings. Orders will be ready for pick-up any time on Friday. Orders must be picked up by noon on half-days. If orders are dropped off at the Woodland Park campus, it must be received by Friday for the Business Office to process Monday morning. The orders will be ready for pick-up at the Woodland Park campus on the following Monday. Orders and payments received after this time will be processed the following week. Unfortunately, CSCS does not accept credit or debit cards for SCRIP purchases as the fees are costing the school more than families are saving.

SCRIP allows families to purchase cards online at SCRIP's website, www.shopwithscrip.com. CSCS families can create a personal account using their e-mail address and then select CSCS as their non-profit option by using our online code LA191565832L. The website also gives you the opportunity to use SCRIP's new Presto Pay option, which automatically withdraws your payment from your bank account. Families may also choose to pay for their purchases by sending a check to the CSCS Business Office. For more information on SCRIP online ordering, please contact Dayna Beckary in the CSCS Business Office at (719) 268-2158.

SCRIP Registration Packets can be obtained at the CSCS Business Office or by clicking below:

Merchandise Certificates

Merchandise Certificate Program
(King Soopers)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merchandise Certificate Program and how does it differ from SCRIP?

Merchandise Certificate Program is a program to buy King Soopers grocery certificate gift cards. Depending on inventory, this program is available on a daily basis. SCRIP is available on a monthly basis (with some restrictions throughout the year).

How does Merchandise Certificate Program generate revenue?

CSCS in partnership with King Soopers will make available gift cards in the denominations of $25, $50 or $100. The Merchandise Certificate Program lets you earn a 4% voucher that is posted to your tuition account within 2 - 3 weeks. The remaining 1% is used for administrative costs of the program.

How does this work?

For example, let's say you spend:

• $100 /week on groceries = $400 per month
• Total: $400 per month = $4,800 per year. Using a 4% tuition voucher; you have the potential to lower your tuition by at least $192.

How do I get started?

There is no need to register to participate in the Merchandise Certificate Program. You can pick up an order envelope at any campus or from the business office. All orders must have the order form completed and payment enclosed. If you drop the order form off at one of the campuses, your order will be available for pickup by 3 p.m. at the Business Office the same day or at the campus office the following day. If you bring your order directly to the Business Office, orders can generally be filled while you wait. Orders must be picked up by noon on half-days.

Start saving money on your tuition now!

For more information on the SCRIP and Merchandise Certificate Programs, please contact the CSCS Business Office at
(719) 599-3553 - Option 2.