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Turn everyday activities into money for college.

Thousands of companies
give money for college.

Upromise is a free service that helps you get money for college bills and student loans from the things you do all the time: buy groceries, shop online, fill your gas tank and much more.

The money you get comes from our partners, including:

  • 600+ online stores (such as BestBuy.com, eBay.com, Expedia.com, Apple Store)
  • Nearly 9,000 restaurants
  • 22,000+ grocery and drug stores
  • Other companies (like Avis, Century 21®, ExxonMobil)

Here's How it Works

Here's How it Works

You can also earn money for college when you book travel; get insurance quotes; order take-out; subscribe to magazines; take a survey; buy, sell or refinance a home — and so much more. It's a great way to save for college or pay down student loans.

Grow Your College Savings

One of the fastest ways to grow your Upromise savings is to take advantage of the multiple programs we offer (dining, grocery, online shopping, etc.) and to make your everyday purchases from our partners (companies you already know and trust). The methods of earning vary depending upon the program. The chart below shows how your savings can add up.

Earnings Example*

Item/Partner Spend Reward Earnings
Subscription/Magazines.com $20 25% $5.00
GPS/BestBuy.com $250 2% $5.00
iPod/Apple Store $300 1% $3.00
Bedding/Target.com $70 2% $1.40
Jacket/L.L.Bean $90 2% $1.80
Drill/homedepot.com $120 2% $2.40
Airfare/Expedia.com $830 1% $8.30
Sports tickets/eBay.com $150 1% $1.50
Dinner out/network restaurant $80 8% $6.40
Upromise Earnings $34.80

*For illustrative purposes only. Actual savings depends on your eligible spending. Example assumes purchases made in accordance with partner contribution requirements.

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