The ACS Tuition Reduction Plan exists to make Christian education more affordable to more families. Families may buy down their tuition through using Scrip and participating in select fundraisers.
Please read about each opportunity and select the one or ones that work for you.
The Scrip Program
What is Scrip?
Scrip is nothing more than gift certificates from local businesses! There are no gimmicks or hidden fees in this great program that raises money for our school. Local businesses agree to sell the gift certificates to the school at a discounted price. The profit is earned when you purchase them at face value.
If you have any questions about the Scrip program click here for more information, call Lori Kelly at 731-3311.
TUITION REDUCTION PLAN (TRP)
2008-2009 FACT SHEET FOR ACS FAMILIES
We are excited to offer the following fund-raisers as ways to reduce tuition in 2008-2009. The profit for each one is listed -- 60% of this amount is applied to the family account while 40 % is applied to the cost of running the program.
Additional fund-raisers will be determined at a later date.
| Scrip (year - round) | Based on % offered by the businesses |
| Entertainment Books (late August-December 15) | $5.00 per book |
| Home Interiors Candles (September) | 50% of selling price |
| Vande Walle’s Boxed Candy (November) | 50% of selling price |
| Vande Walle’s Candy Bars (March) | 50% of selling price |
We are asking all families to support ACS programs by volunteering a minimum of 10 (ten) hours in any of the following activities. Many of these activities generate income for the school that is vital to our budget. Some save the school money because we do not have to hire someone to do the task, so we need parents to be involved in helping them to succeed.
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Plan Guidelines
- The Tuition Reduction Plan (TRP) will run year - round.
- Families will receive three reports, Aug. 31, 2008, Dec. 31, 2008, and April 30, 2009. The amount earned on the report can be deducted from the following month’s tuition payment OR it can be left on your account to be used at a later date. (Note: A family may choose to have all its earnings accumulate for the entire year to help offset their next year’s tuition or registration fee.)
Statements will be sent one to two weeks after the closing date.
*Per government regulations, additional income tax rules apply.
ACS has the option to make changes to the above selected fundraisers and events as deemed necessary, either by adding other alternatives or canceling some. Any changes will be done in the best interest of the school and families.
Cash Back for ACS!
The following are great ways to earn extra money for ACS and all of its ongoing expenses. These “little extras” do add up! Thank you in advance for taking the time to be a part of these programs!
Pick ‘N Save We Care Program
Pick 'N Save will donate a percentage of what you spend at any of their stores. All you need to do is register your Advantage Plus Card, the one you use at the registers to receive sale prices, with our school's account number. If you have not yet registered Appleton Christian School on your card, please stop at one of their Customer Service desks. Our school account number is 032800. If you do not currently own a card, consider applying for one. Not only will it save you money by giving you the weekly sale prices, but ACS will benefit also. Thank you!
If you have any questions about this program, contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Target – Take Charge of Education Program
Target also has a fundraising program that benefits our school. There are two ways for the school to earn money from this program.
- Apply for a Target Guest Card - this is a Target charge card to purchase only at Target stores. Specify Appleton Christian School to have 1% of your purchases donated to the school.
- Apply for a Target Visa Card - this is a Visa card accepted wherever Visa is accepted. Purchases made at Target with this card earn 1% while purchases elsewhere earn ½% for ACS.
"Cash Back for Schools" Programs
Continue to save the following items! Bring them in with you when you pick up your kids or when you pick up your Scrip each week. These all earn $$$ for ACS!
- Used inkjet and toner cartridges
- Family Christian Stores Ministry Builder Stamps
- General Mills Box Tops
- Milk Tops/Labels (Kemps, Morning Glory, Kwik Trip)
- Campbell’s UPC Codes
Office Depot Back 2 School Program
Office Depot will donate 5% of what you spend back to ACS! Simply mention Appleton Christian School when you are checking out at the register, and they will look up our school's ID number in order to credit ACS. Thank you for helping in this way!