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Following a several year absence and due to a recent IRS ruling, it is now possible for TCS to once again offer unique means for parents to reduce their tuition costs and make a Temple education even more affordable.

TCS has always endeavored by every possible means to keep our tuition within the range of the greatest number of families.  The result has been a continuing record of TCS being recognized as the most affordable large school in the DFW area.

Over the past years TCS has offered several means for families to further reduce their school costs by availing themselves of programs offered by the school.  Continuing opportunities such as the fireworks warehouse, pizza day, concession operation, etc. have funneled thousands of dollars to students and parents to help with school expenses.

Originally, the SCRIP program was another means designed to help Temple parents with school costs.  When a tax liability problem arose, however, TCS was forced to discontinue this effort.  With the new IRS ruling in place, Temple is able to once again offer this opportunity for parents to significantly lower their total school expense.

The SCRIP program affords an opportunity to purchase gift cards from a huge variety of merchants, service providers, etc.  The cards are sold at face value so there is absolutely no extra cost to the purchaser. (For example a $25 Wal-Mart gift card is sold for $25).  Operating through a national organization, merchants such as Wal-Mart sell the gift cards to the school at a discount, resulting in a profit when the cards are sold at face value.  Parents now have the opportunity to purchase these cards at face value and one half of the discount offered the school will be automatically credited to the parent’s tuition account. 

A complete list of merchants participating in this program is available in the school offices along with the percentages of rebates each offers.

This is an opportunity for fully participating parents to reap significant benefits by purchasing the cards to use in their shopping, gift giving, etc.  Most major retailers’ cards are available.  Parents are encouraged to secure a list and begin participating immediately.  This is a “win-win” situation for parent and school.  Both receive benefits from the program.

TCS stocks most major store’s SCRIP for immediate pick-up.  Should large orders be needed, or supplies are exhausted, 2-3 day delivery may be required.  There is no limit to the amount of cards purchased.  (For example, a major remodeling project with materials purchased from Home Depot or Lowe’s could result in significant credit to a parent’s account.  Regular grocery purchases through the system could have the same effect – all major grocery stores participate).  Restaurants, airlines and virtually every type of retailer participate in the program.  Rebates on cards range from 2% to 20%.

Rebates may be credited to tuition, registration, major class trips or regular school student expenses.  They cannot be credited to TCS uniforms or lunch programs.

Cards will be sold or ordered through the health room office at Temple East and through the main office at West.

Individuals without students at TCS, or those just desiring to support the school, may designate the entire rebate be retained by the school.  In this case the amounts retained are considered a tax deductible contribution to the school.

 

A partial list of merchants participating in the SCRIP program:

 

Clothing, Shoes, etc.  DSW Shoes, Claires, Dillards, Footlocker, Gap, J.C.Penney, Joanne Fabrics, Kid’sRUs, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Michaels, Old Navy, Payless Shoes, Ross, Sears, Sports Authority, T.J.Max/Marshalls. BabiesRUs, Build a Bear, Disney, Nike, Aeropostale, Belk Department Store, Men’s Wearhouse, Petite Sophisticate, Tanger Outlets

Restaurants:  Applebee’s, Arby’s Burger King, Carraba’s, Chili’s, Chipotle, Chuck E. Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, Domino’s Pizza, Golden Coral, Jack in the Box, Joes Crab Shack, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Logan’s Roadhouse, Macaroni Grill, Olive Garden, On the Border, Outback Steak, Pizza Hut, Rainforest Café, Red Lobster, Saltgrass, Starbucks, Subway, TCBY, Wendy's, Long John Silvers, Little Caesar's Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery, Carraba's Italian Grill, Cheesecake Factory, Mimi Café, Red Robin, Steak N’ Shake, Texas Roadhouse, Dunkin Donuts, Basken Robbins

Entertainment: AMC, Blockbuster, Cinemark, U.S. Cinema, Game Stop

Electronics:  Best Buy, Circuit City, Sears, Dell Computer, Game Stop, Radio Shack, iTunes,

Gasoline and Auto:  Chevron, Exxon, Shell, BP, Circle K, Gulf,  Pep Boys, Auto Zone, Jiffy Lube

Lodging:  Best Western, Clarion, Comfort Inn, Hyatt Hotels, Marriott Hotel ,Omni, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn

Books:  Barnes and Noble, Borders, Family Christian, Walden Books, Hallmark

Groceries:  Albertsons, Kroger, Walmart, Sams, Central Market, Safeway, KMart

Airline & Travels:  American Airlines, Avis, Budget Car,

Home Improvement and Decor:  Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware

Toys:  ToysRUs

Office Supplies:  Office Depot, Staples

Home/Personal  Bath and Body Works, Bass Pro, Bed Bath and Beyond, Cabellas, CVS Pharmacy, Linens-N-Things, Walgreen's, GNC

Pharmacies:  Walgreen's, CVS Pharmacy, Wal-Mart

Sports and Outdoors:  Cabala's, Bass Pro, Dick’s Sporting Goods,

 

Items in black are usually kept in stock; items in blue may be special ordered. Thousands of additional merchants are available for special order.  See complete list on www.glscrip.com.

 

 

 

List of Merchants

 

Scrip Order Form