Availability of Financial Aid Funds for Books and Supplies

The Book Advance Program allows financial aid recipients who have financial aid funds remaining after the payment of tuition and fees to use the excess to purchase/rent books and supplies from the NCC Bookstore during the book advance period. The book advance period generally starts two (2) weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. Not all financial aid funds may be available for the Book Advance Program and not all financial aid recipients are eligible. Students must accept the option for the NCC Title IV Authorization Form through the SIS.

The Book Advance Program has an electronic and a paper process. The electronic process is not available to all students. As long as you meet the eligibility requirements, your financial aid process is completed and you have authorized the use of your excess financial aid for bookstore charges, a book advance will be set up for you.

Students must accept the option for NCC Title IV Authorization through SIS to participate in the electronic process annually.

Students not eligible to participate in the electronic process must complete a paper Book Advance form in addition to the NCC Title IV Authorization. Students in late start courses may be required to complete a paper Book Advance form. Students with financial aid holds and summer students will be required to complete a paper Book Advance form. The funds will be available in the NCC Bookstore two business days after a paper Book Advance form has been completed. The paper Book Advance form is available in the financial aid office, must be completed each request.

You must show your NCC ID and a copy of your schedule at the bookstore when making your purchase.