Program Credit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are Program Credits?
Each year, Girl Scouts can earn Fall FUNds, Cookie Credits, and Juliette Program Credits through participation in Girl Scout River Valleys Fall Snacks & Magazines and/or Cookie Programs. Between December 2020 and December 2022, Fall FUNds, Cookie Credits and Juliette Program Credits were issued as Program Credits via email. Starting in 2023 Cookie Credits, Fall FUNds, and Juliette Program Credits will be issued in physical card form. Program Credits earned prior to 2023 that were received via email can still be used, as long as they have not expired.
How are Girl Scouts notified if they earned Program Credits?
Program Credits physical cards will be mailed to the primary caregiver of the Girl Scout who has chosen Fall FUNds or Cookies Credits as their reward. Juliette (individually registered) Girl Scouts, earn additional Juliette Program Credits in lieu of troop proceeds. Physical cards will be mailed to the Juliette Mentor.
When do Program Credits expire?
Fall FUNds and Cookie Credits expire September 15 of the following year after they have been earned. Juliette Program Credits do not expire. For example, Fall FUNds earned in 2022 expire September 15, 2023 and Cookie Credits earned in 2023 expire September 15, 2024. Fall FUNds and Cookie Credits expiration dates are extended two years for council-approved extended troop trips and GSUSA lifetime memberships.
What can I use my Program Credits on?
Program Credits are issued by Girl Scouts River Valleys and can be redeemed on the following:
- Girl Scout of the USA (GSUSA) membership dues—including lifetime memberships
- Girl Scout River Valleys service center shops, mobile shops, and camp trading posts
- Council-sponsored program events and camps
- Event fees associated with council-approved volunteer-led day camp and service unit-sponsored encampments
- Girl Scouts of the USA Destination travel
- Girl Scouts River Valleys-approved extended troop trips for Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
- Approved and completed Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award projects
Program Credit Redemption Form Program
Credit Reimbursement Form
Program Credit Online Shop Code Request Form
(For use at GirlScoutShop.com)
How can Program Credits be redeemed?
Council Shop Purchases 
GSUSA Online Shop
Girl Scout Membership Renewal
Council Sponsored Camp or Program Event Registration
Council-Approved Volunteer-Led Day Camp or Service Unit Encampment
Reimbursement for Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold Award) projects, Juliette Program Activities, and Extended Troop Trip or GSUSA Destination Travel
Additional Questions
Can I see the balance on my account?
Can I use my Program Credit card number like a credit card?
Does my troop leader get a copy of my Program Credit Number?
Can I give my troop leader my Girl Scout's Program Credit number?
Can my Program Credit to be converted to cash to the troop?
Will my Girl Scout have the same Program Credit number for each program?
What if I lose or never receive the email with my Program Credits card number?
What if I do not have sufficient funds on my card when I submit to council?
I have paper Juliette Program Credits, can I have them converted to Juliette Program Credits card?
Is there a maximum dollar amount that can be on an individual Program Credit card number?
Who do I contact with additional questions?
