SCRIP is a term that means “substitute money”. When you purchase SCRIP, you’re purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards  that are used just like cash. You can use SCRIP to purchase everyday expenses like groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, even gasoline and other essentials. For example if you purchase a $100 Stater Bros Card and the rebate is 5%, $2.50 will go to the school and $2.50 will go towards your child's account.