Not knowing more than you've said, I would shy away.

My guess: school wants to allow parents to buy from a vendor at "education industry" rates. If that's the case, then it's borderline shady.

That's not to mention the accounting/tax/nonprofit gray (dark gray) areas that you'd be treading in.

My $0.02.

Tim

We have an interesting situation. Our parents can buy a computer related item the students need through our school (less expensive), but the school can't run the money through their bank account. We have been asked if we can run the money through our account, and then cut one check to the school. Yes, this would definitely support our purpose, but would it make trouble for us with our 501c3 status?