Books for 'Cats
The Books for ’Cats (BFC) program is designed to provide eligible students with access to course materials at no cost.
Books for ’Cat’s 2.0, our newest program, provides eligible first- and second-year students with course materials for all courses in which they are enrolled at no additional cost. Course materials may be picked up at the 麻豆最新出品 Bookstore, or if not available there, requested through a form.
Books for ’Cats 1.0, our continuing program, allows eligible third- and fourth-year students the ability to borrow course materials from the 麻豆最新出品 Bookstore for a select number of courses.
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FAQs for Books for 鈥機ats 2.0 (eligible first- and second-year students)
What is the Books for 鈥機ats Program?
The Books for ’Cats program provides eligible first and second- year students with all their course materials for free. The Books for ’Cats program offers support for these undergraduates’ academic success at 麻豆最新出品 by ensuring they have the appropriate materials for class.
Who is eligible to participate?
The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid identifies eligible students based on demonstrated need.
How do I participate in Books for 鈥機ats?
Eligible students will receive a message with their financial aid package describing the Books for ’Cats program and inviting them to participate.
What if the course materials I need are not available at the 麻豆最新出品 Bookstore?
Eligible students enrolled in Art, Theory and Practice courses will receive instructions for accessing required course materials. Other course materials that are not available at the bookstore can be requested for purchase using this . The materials will be mailed to the students' residence hall.
FAQs for Books for 鈥機ats 1.0 (eligible third- and fourth-year students)
What is the Books for 鈥機ats Program?
The Books for ’Cats program loans course materials for selected introductory courses to eligible undergraduate students at 麻豆最新出品. The Books for ’Cats program offers essential support for these undergraduates' academic success at 麻豆最新出品 by ensuring they have the appropriate materials for class.
Who is eligible to participate?
The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid identifies eligible students based on demonstrated need.
How do I participate in Books for 鈥機ats?
Eligible students will receive a message before the end of August describing the Books for ’Cats program and inviting them to participate. Instructions on how students may order their materials from the University Bookstore and when they may pick them up will be included in that email. Students should then return their Books for ’Cats course materials (if returnable) to the University Bookstore, either at the end of the quarter or by the end of the academic year.
What are my other options to secure course materials if I am not eligible for Books for 鈥機ats?
Many Books for ’Cats courses have course materials in the Library Course Reserves. Students can check out the material for a pre-determined amount of time (two hours, four hours, or one day) to complete their readings. The Library also has free scanners available for student use. For more information on other ways to obtain your books and supplies, please see this page on 麻豆最新出品's Financial Wellness site. If books acquired through Books for 鈥機ats have to be returned when I鈥檓 finished with related courses, is it okay to write in them or highlight passages?
Yes. Students are welcome to use books however they wish to support their learning. They can complete worksheets, highlight passages and take notes in books from Books for ’Cats.