Book Loans /Grants

(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 -Applications CLOSED
Spring - 8:00 am on the First working day January -OPEN

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 - Processing - Pick up Information:

Applying for a Book Loan/Grant:
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

Processing Timeframes:

Normal Processing: Allow 4 to 5 business day

During Peak Application Periods: Allow 7 to 10 business days

Processing & Pick-up Information:

Funds are awarded on a first-come/first-serve basis If a Book Loan is processed on your behalf, a charge will be placed on your student iimmediately and you will be responsibility for to pay this debt.
Once your application is approved a pick-up date and time is posted to your "My Financial Aid" screen through "My Shasta" and an email will be sent. If your application is not approved the reason for denial will be posted to "My Financial Aid" through "My Shasta" and an email will be sent
You must be able to come to the Financial Aid Office at the main campus in Redding to show photo ID and sign a promissory note.
Take the promissory note to the Bookstore and the Bookstore will give you a gift card loaded with the approved grant or loan funds.