What is SCRIP?
SCRIP is a fundraising program benefiting St. Paul Catholic School and its families. St. Paul purchases gift cards at a discount and, in turn, sells these gift cards at face value. Watch this short video for an introduction to Scrip fundraising.

How does this program benefit St. Paul School and its families?
The rebates on all gift cards purchased goes to help with tuition at the school. The rebate is split with 50 percent going toward the general scholarship fund and 50 percent going to a designated school family. If participants do not designate a school family, their total rebate goes into the general scholarship fund. The rebates are used for the next year’s tuition.

How do participating families benefit?
Participants may retain a portion of the rebates from their purchases in the form of a tuition credit for the following school year. Rebates are distributed annually at the start of each new school year. The portion of the rebate that is donated to the general scholarship fund may be tax deductible.

How much money can a participating family raise?
By simply planning ahead on everyday purchases like groceries, gas, restaurants, clothes, household goods, and more, the average family can raise over $10 a week through the Scrip program. Some Scrip cards, like Speedway, Target and Meijer, are reloadable through the Scrip website. 

How can I purchase SCRIP?
SCRIP can be purchased in 4 easy ways:

1. Plastic gift cards can be ordered online at shopwithscrip.com or by filling out a SCRIP order form and leaving the form along with your payment in the school office. 
2. You can send an email to or call the SCRIP coordinator with your order. If the cards are in stock, you will receive them by the end of the next school day.
3. Electronic gift certificates can be purchased from your computer at shopwithscrip.com.
4. Electronic gift certificates can be purchased on your smart phone using myscripwallet.com and PrestoPay. (What is MyScripWallet? What is PrestoPay?)

When can I purchase SCRIP?
Electronic certificates (ScripNow) can be purchased 24 hours a day for more than 275 retailers from your computer on shopwithscrip.com and for more than 135 retailers from your smartphone at myscripwallet.com.

Plastic gift cards can be purchased by placing an order online or sending in a SCRIP Order Form and a check made payable to “St. Paul Catholic School” with your child. Orders placed by Monday morning will be sent home in your child’s backpack or left in the school office for you to pick up Friday afternoon unless you are otherwise contacted.

What plastic gift cards are available for purchase?
Gas, groceries, hardware supplies, restaurant meals, office supplies, household goods, clothing, books, and electronics can all be purchased with SCRIP. The St. Paul SCRIP program stocks plastic gift cards for some of the most popular brands including Speedway, Meijer, Walmart, Kohl's, Starbucks, Subway and more. Additionally, we can special order plastic gift cards on a weekly basis from more than 700 participating retailers. Special orders placed by Monday morning are usually available by Friday afternoon unless otherwise noted. The full list of retailers can be seen online at shopwithscrip.com. A more concise list can be seen on the St. Paul SCRIP Order Form.

Can other family member or friends purchase SCRIP from St. Paul?
Absolutely! We encourage you to extend this program to grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Just add their purchase to your order or have them create their own account on shopwithscrip.com and enter the St. Paul Enrollment Code: ########.

What else do I need to get started?
All participants need to complete a designation form to elect how rebates will be allocated. Return your signed forms to the school office. If you do not provide us with a signed agreement, 100% of your rebates will be allocated to St. Paul General Scholarship Fund.

Can I use scrip to pay department store charge account balances? 
Only Kohl’s allows you to pay charge account balances with scrip. The other retailers like Macy's do not. This adds a bit more convenience to using scrip for your Kohl’s purchases. You can charge merchandise to your Kohl’s account and then order scrip certificates to pay the balance. There is less need to plan when you can use scrip this way because you know how much you’ve spent. You do have to pay your Kohl's charge account balance at the Kohl's store when you use a scrip card.

Can any of the SCRIP gift cards be used at other businesses? 
Yes! Several of the scrip retailers are owned by the same parent company and when you purchase a certificate, it can be used at any of that company’s stores. Here are some examples of certificates or cards that can be used at several businesses: 

• Darden - Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Seasons 52 
• Chili’s, Macaroni Grille, Maggiano’s Little Italy, On the Border
• Carrabba's, Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Roy's
• Landry's - Oceanaire, Morton's Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick
• Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta
• T. J. Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods
• Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn for Kids, PB Teen
• Bath & Body Works, White Barn Candle Company
• Bed Bath & Beyond, Christmas Tree Shops
• Walmart, Sam's Club
• Fannie May, 1-800Flowers.com, Cheryl's, The Popcorn Factory, 1-800baskets.com

How do I reload a plastic gift card?
How do I purchase electronic gift certificates (ScripNow)?
What is MyScripWallet?
What is PrestoPay and how do I enroll?