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Box Tops for Education™

Box Tops for Education™

by General Mills Inc.

148K ratings
326 reviews
📚 Education
🛍️ Shopping
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 7, 2016
  • September 10, 2026

Developer

General Mills Inc.
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Easily earn cash for your school by scanning grocery receipts. Simply buy participating products, scan your receipt in the app, and funds will be sent to your school twice a year. Bonus offers can further increase your earnings.

✓Scan receipts for cash
✓Earn on participating products
✓Automatic bonus offers
✓Funds sent to school twice yearly
✓Supports school needs
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Box Tops for Education™. Based on 148K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Shopping app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use app
  • 💡Instant feedback on earnings
  • 🚀Quick scanning process
  • 👍Good customer service

Negative things

  • 🐛App unable to recognize eligible items on receipts
  • 🕰️Short time window to scan receipts
  • 🤷‍♀️Difficult to divide earnings between multiple schools
  • 👴Excludes participation from less tech-savvy users
  • 🧾Inconvenient for digital/online receipts
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What's New in Box Tops for Education™

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September 10, 2026

Box Tops tuns 30 this year!

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User reviews

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Better than clipping

I remember when we had to clip these. Much easier
Rainbow Warrior 19Rainbow Warrior 19

Great for schools and EZ

Easy to use and gets money for your school. What more could you ask for?
NoogmanNoogman

Scanning

Box Tops makes it a lot more difficult for people to do their scamming and it used to be. I should be able to just scan my receipt and go. I don’t know why I have to scan barcodes for each item at certain times and all that stuff. Making it difficult for grandmothers to help out their grandkids.
CollwashCollwash

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Easy to use, great way to support your local schools
Rachelle.S.Rachelle.S.

BEWARE THIS APP IS A SCAM!!!

I went to the groceries and saw they were doing a rebate if you buy some General Mills cereal. I submitted my receipt and never got my rebate. Contact support, they never reach back out.
Hobo PiratesHobo Pirates
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent errors when scanning receipts

Bug

Issues with missing earnings not being credited

Bug

Inability to reset password

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Requested Features

4 requests

Extend time window to scan receipts

Feature

Allow scanning of digital/online receipts

Feature

Option to split earnings between multiple schools

Feature

Integrate with grocery pickup/delivery apps

Feature

FAQ

What does the Box Tops for Education app do?

The app allows users to earn cash for their schools by scanning grocery receipts. You purchase eligible products, scan the receipt through the app, and the funds are sent to your chosen school twice a year. This money can be used for various school needs like books, technology, or field trips.

How do I earn money for schools with this app?

To earn, you first buy products from brands that participate in the Box Tops for Education program. Then, you open the app and scan your grocery receipt. The app identifies eligible purchases and credits your school's account. You can also take advantage of bonus offers for additional earnings.

Is the Box Tops for Education app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. While the app itself is free, it facilitates earning money for schools through purchases of participating products. There are no upfront costs to download or scan receipts.

What kind of products are eligible for earning?

The app features a wide range of beloved products from popular brands such as Cheerios®, Lucky Charms®, Nature Valley®, Totino’s®, and many more. A complete, up-to-date list of participating products can be found directly within the app.

How often does my school receive the funds?

Funds earned through the app are sent to your designated school twice a year. This regular disbursement ensures that schools receive financial support consistently throughout the academic year to address their needs.