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Using Financial Aid for Books

Will Financial Aid Cover My Textbooks?

Yes, if you are enrolled in the Viking Book Bundle (First Day Complete) program, the cost of your required course materials is automatically charged as a college fee to your student account. This charge may be covered by financial aid, depending on your award amount.

Financial aid is first applied to tuition and fees. If you have remaining eligible aid, it can be used to cover the textbook fee associated with the Viking Book Bundle, as well as other bookstore purchases (see below).

What can I Buy with my Financial Aid?

Financial aid can be used to purchase:

  • Required textbooks and materials
  • School supplies
  • Backpacks, campus apparel, and accessories
  • Laptops, tablets, and software

Some types of aid may restrict purchases to required course materials only. Check with your Financial Aid counselor if you’re unsure.

How Can I use my Financial Aid?

If you choose to opt-out of the Viking Book Bundle program, you can still use your financial aid to make purchases at the college’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

All Financial Aid purchases must be made in the Westchester Community College Barnes & Noble Bookstore, in person, and can be used by the Financial Aid recipient only! A valid photo ID is required and the student must provide their 9 digit student ID number and sign his or her name for verification of purchases. The knowing and providing of the Student ID number is the sole responsibility of the student. Your ID number can be found on your MYWCC account under Demographics and personal information. The Bookstore does not have the ability to locate your student ID number.

*Financial Aid policies and procedures are set by Westchester Community College in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.

Please direct any inquiries regarding your aid to the Financial Aid office at Get Assistance or Financial Aid Office Page , Bursar’s office at Contact Bursar, or visit the Bursar’s Office page for more information.

The Bookstore is operated by Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.