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Classroom Cash
Would you like to earn money for your favorite Iowa school each time you make a purchase? Hills Bank has a program that will do just that.
Classrooom Cash empowers you to earn money for the Iowa private school or public school district of your choice each time you make a purchase with your Hills Bank debit card. With every purchase, the bank will make a donation back to the school. There is no cost to you, it’s just a great way for us to make a difference in our community schools – together.
If you are already a Hills Bank debit card customer, you just need to fill out an application and drop it off at any Hills Bank location.
If you are not a Hills Bank customer, simply visit a Hills Bank location or apply online for a checking account with a Hills Bank debit card. Once you have your debit card you can begin making purchases and earning money for your school.
Make a difference in your community with Classroom Cash! Choose your school today!
Top Ten Schools for Classroom Cash Rewards
| School District or Private School | Rewards as of 4/30/08 | Cards per School as of 4/30/08 |
| Iowa City Community Schools | $74,608 | 9,068 |
| Cedar Rapids Community Schools | $13,200 | 1,592 |
| Mid-Prairie Community Schools | $10,959 | 1,559 |
| Clear Creek-Amana Community Schools | $8,165 | 865 |
| Regina Education Center | $6,968 | 705 |
| Mount Vernon Community Schools | $6,310 | 844 |
| Solon Community Schools | $6,288 | 649 |
| College Community Schools | $5,302 | 568 |
| Highland Community Schools | $4,139 | 491 |
| Lisbon Community Schools | $3,845 | 522 |
| Grand total for all schools | $183,940 | 22,237 |
View a complete listing of schools.
Frequently Asked Questions about Classroom Cash
Q: What is the Classroom Cash program?
A: The Classroom Cash program is a way for enrolled customers to support their favorite Iowa private school or public school district each time they make a purchase with their Hills Bank debit card. This program is a powerful way to make a difference for schools. At various times during the year, Hills Bank® makes a donation to the cardholder’s designated school.
Q: Why does Hills Bank offer this program?
A: Hills Bank offers the Classroom Cash program to deepen relationships with customers and communities and empower customers to make a difference for their favorite Iowa schools.
Q: Do I have to be a Hills Bank customer?
A: Yes. If you are not a Hills Bank customer, we hope you’ll become one! To open a checking account and get a Hills Bank debit card, just visit any Hills Bank location.
Q: How much will it cost to participate in Classroom Cash. Is it really free?
A: Yes, it is really free! There is no cost to you or your designated school to enroll in the program. Hills Bank makes the donation to the school of your choice.
Q: How do I enroll in Classroom Cash?
A: To enroll, customers must open a Hills Bank checking account with a Hills Bank debit card (if they don’t already have one) and enroll in the Classroom Cash program by designating an Iowa private school or public school district. For existing customers, enrollment is easy! Customers can call 1-800-445-5725, apply online, or stop by any Hills Bank location to sign up.
Q: Do I have to enroll at a Hills Bank location?
A: No, existing customers may enroll by calling 1-800-445-5725, or by applying online. New customers may enroll at the time they open their checking account.
Q: Can I sign up both my Hills Bank debit card and my Hills Bank Business Debit Card?
A: Yes, any Hills Bank debit card or Hills Bank Business Debit Card may be signed up for Classroom Cash.
Q: Are there any requirements for enrollment?
A: Customers pay nothing to enroll in the program and there are no limits to the number of transactions. However, to enroll for their favorite Iowa school, customers must open a Hills Bank checking account with a debit card (if they don’t already have one) and enroll in the program by designating an Iowa private school or public school district.
Q: Where can I use my Hills Bank debit card?
A: Use it wherever Visa® debit cards are accepted. Customers may earn money for their favorite school with every debit card purchase – use it for groceries, movies, travel and everyday purchases. ATM transactions are not included in this program.
Q: My kids go to different schools. Can I register more than one school?
A: No, only one school may be designated for each debit cardholder. If you and your spouse each have a Hills Bank debit card attached to one checking account, you may each designate an Iowa private school or public school district to receive donations. The donations are based upon each card’s usage.
Q: How do I talk about this program with family and friends?
A: Simply visit hillsbank.com or download this application to share with family and friends!
Q: If I move, how do I change my school?
A: A customer may change their designated school by calling 1-800-445-5725, visiting hillsbank.com to fill out an application, or stopping by any Hills Bank location.
Q: If I change my school in the middle of the year, which school will benefit from my points?
A: The Iowa private school or public school district on your record at the time we calculate the rewards will receive the donation.
Q: What schools can be designated?
A: Any private school or public school district located in the state of Iowa is eligible to receive Classroom Cash donations.
Q: Can I see which customers are participating in Classroom Cash for my designated school?
A: No, due to our privacy policy, customers cannot view other customers' information; however the website shows an entire school listing with total number of cards and total dollars earned.
A: Hills Bank imposes no spending requirements or guidelines; we trust that the money will be used to contribute to the betterment of the Iowa private or public school district. Q: Does the donation go into the school's savings account or does the school get all the money at once. When will schools receive the donation?
A: At various times during the year the transactions are totaled for each school and donated directly to the designated school. Q: How much money will my school receive when I use my Hills Bank debit card?
A: Money will accumulate each time a Hills Bank debit card is used. The overall donation each school receives depends on how many customers choose that school. Each time a Hills Bank debit card is used, the designated Iowa private school or public school district will earn 1 to 3¢ (subject to change) per transaction. Q: How much is each transaction worth?
A: Each transaction that requires a signed sales receipt (including internet transactions) is worth 1/10%. For example, a $100 purchase would earn 10¢ for the designated private school or public school district. Each transaction that requires a PIN (with the exception of any ATM transaction) is worth 1¢. Q: Does the dollar amount of my purchases affect the amount given to my school?
A: If your purchase requires a signed sales receipt, the amount of the purchase will affect the amount given to the designated school. Q: Can I see how much has been donated to my school?
A: You may view the Classroom Cash totals for each school. Q: Will I receive a summary of my rewards on my bank statement?
A: No, at this time, the Classroom Cash information will not be available on your bank statement(s). Top of Page
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