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School Purchase Orders

How do I register for a School PO account?

To pay by purchase order on Alfred.com, your school or district needs an approved account. Follow these steps to get registered:. Before applying for school status, you must have a standard user account. Our team will review your application and set

How do I submit and place an order with a Standard PO?

Once your school account is approved, you can easily use a Standard Purchase Order to pay for a single order directly through our checkout. Payment Terms: The submission of a purchase order is a binding payment contract. Invoices must be paid in full

How do I submit and use an Open PO?

An Open PO allows you to load a pre-approved funding balance onto your school account. This is a great option if you plan to make multiple purchases throughout the school year without needing to upload a new PO document every single time.

How do I create a formal school quote?

If your administration requires a formal quote before they will issue a purchase order, you can generate and download one instantly right from our website.

How do I apply for tax-exempt status?

If you are buying on behalf of a school, church, or other tax-exempt organization, you can set up your Alfred.com account to ensure sales tax is not applied to your orders. Important: You must complete the steps below before placing your order. We ar