Book Grants /Loans

(530) 242-7709

We start accepting applications as follows:

Summer - 8:00 am on the First working day of June -Applications CLOSED
Fall - 8:00 am on the First working day of August
Spring - 8:00 am on the First working day January -Applications CLOSED

We accept applications for book loans all semester. However, to be considered for a book grant submit your application as close to the first application submission date as possible.

Students that are NOT eligible to apply are:

Students receiving a PELL Grant payment the 1st disbursement date of the semester

Note: Students living in the Dorms or Out-of-State students who are on a payment plan may still be eligible to apply.
In "Default" status on a Federal Student Loan
Owe a grant overpayment
Enrolled in less than 6 units
Note: Late start classes are not considered enrolled units until they start
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) Below 2.0
Currently attending High School and/or College Connection
Have an outstanding Short-Term Loan
Have an "unsatisfactory repayment" status on a previous Short-Term Loan

EOPS & TRIO Students: You may apply for a Book Loan or Grant.

Financial Aid Book Grant/Loan programs:

Shasta College Short-Term Book Loan

Apply each semester
45 day short-term loan
Must be repaid to Shasta College
Covers textbooks through the Shasta College Bookstore
Maximum Book Loan: $350.00

Follett Book Grant

One-time grant
Does not need to be repaid
Covers textbooks through the Shasta College Bookstore
Maximum Follett Book Grant: $300.00

Teresa B. Poore Book Grant

One grant per academic year
Does not need to be repaid
Covers Books and Supplies through the Shasta College Bookstore
Maximum Book Grant: $400.00

Repayment Information:

Book Grants do not need to be repaid
Book Loans are to be repaid within 45 days and a charge will be posted to your student account upon approval of the book loan.
Payments can be made by cash, check or debit/credit card
A late fee of $10.00 may be assessed
Unpaid Loans will be sent to collections. All collection fees will be the responsibility of the student.

Applying for a Book Grant/Loan:

SUMMER 2017 ONLINE Application
Opens 8/1/17 at 8:00am!!

When you apply; if a Book Loan is processed a charge will be placed on your student account immediately.

Complete and Submit the Book Grant/Loan Application