What is Upromise?
Upromise is a free service that helps families earn extra money for education. The company was launched in April 2001, to help make a college education more attainable. It’s a free service that helps members jumpstart their college savings or pay down student loans by earning 1-25% back on qualified everyday spending shopping online or in-store, eating out, buying groceries, travel and more.

How do members earn college savings?
Upromise partners with hundreds of America’s leading brands who share our mission. Partners provide Upromise members with rewards for using their products and services. Members can earn 1-25% in college savings simply by shopping online with over 600 retail partners, buying participating grocery and drugstore items and going out to eat at 8,000 national and local restaurants. Planning a vacation and even buying or selling or refinancing a house are also great ways to earn Upromise rewards.

How many members do you have?
Upromise currently has more than 9.5 million members—and hundreds more sign up every day.

How much has Upromise helped all of its members save so far?
Our members have earned over $450 million in savings, and Upromise has successfully encouraged millions of people to start saving money for college on their own. In fact, Upromise Investments has 1.4 million investors who have collectively saved more than $19 billion towards college.

How much can families earn for college using Upromise?
There’s no limit to how much families can save. Members can earn hundreds of dollars a year when they take full advantage of Upromise when making their everyday purchases. Upromise also helps members learn how to invest the money they save by transferring it directly into a 529 college savings plan.

Who are Upromise’s partners?
Upromise partners include Bed Bath & Beyond, ExxonMobil Corporation,  McDonald's®, JCPenney.com, LandsEnd.com, Sears.com and hundreds of others that are committed to helping consumers achieve a college education.

How does Upromise make money?
Upromise partners pay to participate and for marketing opportunities.

Are there any hidden costs to the consumer?
No. Upromise is a completely free service.

Do members have to use the money for college?
Upromise was created to help families save for college and we strongly encourage members to use the money they’ve earned towards education expenses. However, members may choose to withdraw the money they’ve saved for other purposes if they wish.

Do members need to register their credit cards to get savings?
No, it is not necessary to provide your credit card information - there are savings opportunities you can take advantage such as shopping the Upromise On-line Mall that don't require that information. However, registering current credit and debit cards are the tracking methods for making sure members earn college savings from off-line partners.