Book Loans /Grants

(530) 242-7709

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 OPEN

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:

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

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

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 at the time the gift card is picked up.

Complete and Submit the Book Grant/Loan Application

Spring 2020 Book Grant Funds have been expended. you may still apply for book loans which are required to be repaid within 45 days or with your next financial aid disbursement whichever is first.

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.)