Box Tops for Education FAQs

Is my school eligible for the Box Tops for Education program?
Box Tops for Education is open to any accredited public, private or parochial school, containing any class with students from Kindergarten to 8th grade, in the United States that is organized and primarily operated for educational purposes and to any United States military school, containing any class with students from Kindergarten to 8th grade, worldwide. It is also available to accredited home school associations, containing any class with students from Kindergarten to 8th grade, in the United States organized and operated primarily for educational purposes and have 15 or more students.

What if my school does not participate in Box Tops for Education?
More than 70,000 K-8 schools are enrolled in Box Tops for Education. However, not every K-8 school participates. If your school has not been involved in Box Tops and you would like it to be, contact your school principal or administrator and ask them to enroll in the program by calling Box Tops for Education toll-free at 1-888-799-2444 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CST, seven days a week.

How much money can my school earn with Box Tops for Education?
Your school can earn up to $60,000 each year-up to $20,000 from each of the three Box Tops for Education program components (Clip, Shop and Charge).

What can my school do with the money from Box Tops for Education?
We send your school a check, and your school can use the money for anything it wants. Computers, books, playground equipment, and classroom parties are just some of the ways schools have chosen to use the funds raised through Box Tops for Education.

How much money has Box Tops for Education given to schools?
Box Tops for Education has contributed nearly $70 million to participating schools since the launch of the program in 1996.

Which General Mills products participate in the Box Tops for Education program?
Box Tops are found on hundreds of participating General Mills products. Although Box Tops coupons appear on the majority of participating brands, sizes and flavors, there are some exceptions. For example, Box Tops coupons appear on Pillsbury frozen and refrigerated products, but not on Pillsbury baking mixes or flour. See our Participating Brands page (link to products page) for a complete listing of participating Box Tops products.

How much are qualifying Box Tops for Education coupons worth?
Each Box Tops coupon is worth 10 cents for your school. See our Official Coupon (link to image of coupons) for a picture of the Official Box Tops coupon.

How do I turn in the Box Tops for Education coupons I've collected?
To turn Box Tops in, simply send them to any participating school. Participating schools have collection boxes, and Box Tops School Coordinators will bundle your Box Tops with others collected and ship them to General Mills fulfillment center. You can collect Box Tops all year long, and schools can send in collected Box Tops whenever they wish. Schools will be issued two checks a year for redeemed Box Tops, on December 15th and May 15th. Checks mailed on December 15th will include all Box Tops submissions postmarked by October 31st. Checks mailed on May 15th will include Box Tops submissions postmarked by March 31st.

Can I turn in expired Box Tops for Education coupons?
We appreciate your inquiry; however, we are not able to honor expired Box Tops.