Book Loans /Grants
Applications for the current semester are accepted on:
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 - Applications CLOSED
Grant funds are limited and awarded in order requests are received. If funding for books is needed, students are encouraged to select "applying for both" (meaning either a grant or a loan.) This will expedite funds if grants are no longer available.
Students that are NOT eligible to apply are:
NOTE: EOPS and TRiO students you may be eligible for a Book Grant or Loan.
Financial Aid Book Grant/Loan programs:
Shasta College Short-Term Book Loan
- 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
Student Success Book Grant
- One grant per semester
- Does not need to be repaid
- Covers required course textbooks through the Shasta College Bookstore
- Maximum Student Success 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 at the time the gift card is picked up.
Complete and Submit the Book Grant/Loan Application
Processing Timeframes:
Normal Processing: Allow 4 to 5 business days
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 account. You will be responsible for this debt. Remember, this is a short-term loan and is due 45-days from the receipt. A late fee of $10.00 may also be assessed to your account.
- Once your application has been processed, an email will be sent to you. If your application is not approved the reason for denial will be posted to "My Financial Aid" through "My Shasta".
- If your request is approved, you will receive a gift card to be used at the Shasta College Bookstore. Gift cards are to be picked up at the Shasta College Bookstore unless you requested to pick up at an extended ed site. In that case, cards will be issued by the administrative secretary for the site. You will need to present a valid photo ID at time of pickup and sign a master promissory note.
(students no longer need to visit the Admissions & Financial Aid Office to pick up their book grant/loan.)
Other Campus Book Resources
Shasta College Student Senate (SCSS) Lending Library
The SCSS Lending Library is a FREE program and is open to most Shasta College students. Contact Student Senate for more information on this program.
SCSS Office hours vary depending on the semester. Contact them at (530) 242-7743.
The SCSS Lending Library is located inside the Student Senate Office Room 2318 Building 2300
Course Reserves -Shasta College Library