How do I make an online purchase through the Staples vendor marketplace?

To make a purchase through the Staples vendor marketplace, Navigate to the KEEP Marketplace

Search "Staples" in the filters section on the left side of the page or check the box labeled "Preferred Vendors" and locate "Staples Contract & Commercial LLC" and visit the vendor's site. Note all items displayed through the link on the KEEP Marketplace are eligible under the program rules but are subject to further review. If you use a public link to browse items sold by Staples, you may see items that are not eligible.

1. Go to the  Staples Registration Form to visit this vendor’s online storefront. Note that all items displayed through this link are eligible under the program rules.

2.  Register as a customer on the site.

3. It may take a few days to activate your registration. You will not be able to log in to StaplesAdvantage.com until you have received an email confirming your registration. You should receive this email within a few days of submitting this form.

4. Add items to your cart as you normally would.

a. Select “Review & Checkout” 

b. Add your student's Award Number ( How do I find my award number?)

  • Please note that any orders which exceed your fund balance will not be approved.

c. Submit Order

d. Save your order receipt as a .PDF file. You will use this when you submit a claim in the next step.

5.  Visit app.keep.ks.gov or open the KEEP Claims app and submit a claim by attaching your purchase order in place of a receipt.

a. KEEP maintains the right to reject claims not aligning with the program and is not responsible for incurred interest or fees when paying in advance.

b. Once your claim is approved by Merit’s Customer Success team, your order will be shipped and your KEEP balance will be updated.

Note: Only one large tech item, greater than $200, may be purchased per student, for example:

  • 1 Tablet

  • 1 Laptop

  • 1 Computer with monitor (these may be purchase together)

*Headphones CANNOT be greater than $200

Orders are processed per child. Please only add items to each order that are for that child.

  • For example, submitting a receipt that shows two devices in one order that are for different children will be denied. Items on a single receipt can not be split between multiple children in a household.

*All dollar amounts include tax.*