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Need Books? "START" Here! (Shasta Textbook Assistance on the Right Track)	(530) 242-7709 anava@shastacollege.edu
We start accepting applications as follows: Summer - 8:00 am on the First working day of June Fall -8:00 am on the First working day of August Spring - 8:00 am on the First working day January 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 -All funds awarded to applications received 8/1/16 before 11:52am 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 -All funds awarded to applications received 8/1/16 before 11:52am 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 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: NEW ONLINE Application Opens 8/1/16 at 8:00am!! NO PRINTING - NO ATTACHMENTS Complete and Submit the Book Grant/Loan Application
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 Refer to the following link for information regarding textbook resources at the Shasta College Library.