Bookstore Funds

The College has partnered with Slingshot to provide required course materials to students enrolled in credit courses. The cost of all course materials is included in the student’s tuition and fees and is charged to the student's HCC account. The required course materials are available to students at below-competitive market rates, offering a cost-effective solution for the student’s academic needs. Students may opt out of this program by contacting the Finance Office.

Specialty items like nursing uniforms, art supplies, or optional course materials will still be available to purchase in the Campus Store. HCC makes funds available in the bookstore to all students with a completed financial aid application who have been awarded aid above their tuition and fee charges. These funds are available as early as two weeks before the semester start date per Federal regulations, which require institutions to provide Pell-eligible students with a method to purchase needed books and supplies by the seventh day of the payment period (semester). Students can check Self-Service by logging into myHCC to view the funds available to use in the Campus Store. Purchases made using financial aid will appear on the student’s HCC account and be deducted from the student's TIV credit balance.

HCCEF has limited funds for students who cannot purchase specialty items or optional course materials because of financial hardship. Students may contact Financial Aid Services to discuss the application process.