Question 1

Why should our parents use School Connected to help them set up Home Services instead of going directly to the service providers?

Accepted Answer

School Connected is a free service to your parents, and our mission is to get students connected while providing a great customer experience. Instead of spending hours on the phone speaking to representatives from many different service providers, they can deal with one friendly, knowledgeable Home Solutions Specialist.  School Conneced is an authorized reseller for the most trusted national providers of home services across the country and our home solutions specialist can let tem know about all of their home service options, including bundles, and set up the ones they want.

Question 2

How much does this service cost?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely nothing! School Connected is and always will be an absolutely free service and can be used as often as your parents like!

Question 3

If your service is free, how do you get paid?"

Accepted Answer

We are compensated by the service providers because we’re an authorized dealer. And we don’t surcharge our clients or add any fees to what they would normally pay if they set up their services on their own.

Question 4

Do parents get better deals if they use School Connected?

Accepted Answer

They get the same deals offered by the service providers directly. In some cases our vendors provide exclusive deals for some of our School Connected customers.

Question 5

Are we limited to only offering School Connected to parents only?

Accepted Answer

No! Friends, Family, neighbors, etc.  We can service anyone and your school will get credit for all sign ups done under your campaign.

Question 6

Are credit card numbers and other personal information secure with Home Connected?

Accepted Answer

School Connected does not store any personal information on our website. We collect personal information and payment information from our clients so we can order and set up your services for you. Any personal information we collect is encrypted on our server and only shared with the service providers that you choose and approve.

Question 7

How do I know that School Connected is a legitimate company?

Accepted Answer

Our parent company is Castro Enterprises Inc, we are a master agent with wireless, internet, television, telephone, and security providers.  We have over 1200 sub distributors nationwide under our umbrella selling said services and have helped over 50,000 customers.  We have been in business since 2010 doing business as Vomtel, Prepaid Masters, Home Connected, and Utilities Connected.

Question 8

How much does it cost my school or organization to start a School Connected fundraiser?

Accepted Answer

There is zero investment to start or to participate in a School Connected Fundraiser.  Our program is completely free to your organization and to our customers.

Question 9

Does my school or organization need to be tax-exempt or non-profit in order to participate?

Accepted Answer

No. School Connected Fundraising programs can be run by any organization regardless of tax-exempt or non-profit status.

Question 10

How long does it take my school or organization to get onboarded and begin a fundraiser?

Accepted Answer

If we get all required information and documentation we can usually onboard your organization within 3-5 business days.

Question 11

How much does my school or organization get per sign up?

Accepted Answer

Our compensation model starts at $20 for an internet only sign up and can go as high as $150 for a full suite sign up of internet, tv, phone, 4 wireless lines, and home security.  On average most customers will earn your school/organization an average of $50.  
 
Note: Installation must be complete and customer must maintain service for at least 30 days in order to receive compensation for that sign up.

Question 12

How does my school or organization get paid

Accepted Answer

We pay out via ACH or Check.  30 days after the calendar month ends.

Question 13

What type of support do we receive?

Accepted Answer

We will help you design a gameplan for executing your fundraiser effectively and efficiently:
 
 • Help set fundraiser dates
 • Get your school organization mini site up and running
 • Get marketing materials ready for your campaign
 • E-mail confirmation of orders entered
 • Monthly reporting of all orders accumulated

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