TheGraduateGift FAQ's
What is The Graduate Gift?
Thegraduategift.com is the web’s only cash gift registry dedicated to graduates! We provide a completely free, safe and secure service to notify your friends and family of your upcoming graduation. Our site also makes it very easy to tastefully inform your friends and family of your desire for cash over traditional gifts to help you take that next big step in your life. We help graduates get the gift they really need, the gift of a new beginning.
Does it cost any money to set-up a registry?
Setting up a registry is completely FREE and at no cost to the graduate.
Do I need a PayPal Account to set-up a registry?
Due to our streamlined payment system, you must have a PayPal account to set-up a registry with thegraduategift.com. It's quick and easy to signup, just visit PayPal.com.
What will my friends & family see when they find my registry?
Our free registry service allows you to set-up a customized “guest view” page with all of your graduation information, any note you would like to leave along with photos of your choice. You decide exactly what your friends and family will see when they locate your registry. View a sample registry to see what it will look like to your friends and family.
How can I notify my friends and family of my registry?
We have several amazing account tools to help notify your friends and family of your registry with us. Free and customizable E-nouncements are provided in a variety of styles along with a notification system that utilizes email account contacts as well as facebook. We also offer several different styles of printable cards which you can use as an insert for your graduation invitations. These are the perfect way to notify friends and family of your registry with us.
How will I know when I receive a gift?
As soon as you receive a gift it is added to your “Gifts Received” page which is part of your account resources. See when and who is giving you gifts at any time!
How can I find out who has visited my Registry?
With our amazing tracking tools you will be able to see a log of who has visited your registry and when they gave you a gift along with any notes they may have left.
Can I send Thank You notes from this site?
Absolutely! We provide you with a variety of Thank You cards that you can customize and send out with the click of a button. We also provide you with a great tracking tool so you know who you have and have not sent Thank you cards to as well as being able to view exactly what you sent at any time.
Once a gift is given, when is it available to me?
Your gifts are available to you instantly using our revolutionary payment processing system powered by PayPal.
How do I get my registry funds?
With your PayPal account you will be able to access your registry funds at any time. As soon as a gift is given, it is available to you!
Will I know how much each person has given me?
The ‘gift giver’ has the option of disclosing or not disclosing exactly how much their gift is at the time of payment. It is these types of options and tools that make our site tasteful and professional.
How does The Graduate Gift make money to operate?
The Graduate Gift operates on a service fee basis which is charged during the gifting process. We charge a one time flat service fee of $1.99 for each transaction. No percentages or money is taken from the registrants funds.
Can I use a credit card to give a gift?
Absolutely! Our payment system is powered by PayPal and accepts credit cards for gift payments.
Can the gift givers leave a note with their gifts?
Yes. During the gifting process your friends and family will have the option of leaving you a note with the gift they are sending. These notes will be available to you in your account center.
Is there a limit to how much I can receive through my registry?
There is no cap as to how much you can receive through your registry. The only restriction is that we cannot accept any single gift payment of over $1,000.00. Several gifts can be given exceeding this amount, but a single gift cannot exceed $1,000.00
Why should I use this site?
Simple, safe and tasteful are the words most commonly used to describe our service. Our site makes it easy and convenient to notify your friends and family of your upcoming graduation and registry with us. More importantly, it makes it easy and convenient for your friends and family to not only share in your amazing achievement but also give you a gift in a quick and easy manner. No more spending days shopping for a good gift, finding something to wrap it in, finding a card and then shipping it all off. Now your friends and family will have this amazing time saving service to help them celebrate with you without the work. A tool that is beneficial for all parties, thegraduategift.com was created not only for the graduate but also for the people who wish to share this moment with you.
“The gift of a new beginning” is our slogan and we truly hope this site helps you take that next big step in your life. Best of luck with all of your future endeavors!
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