Financial Aid Book Advance Program

Who can apply?

  • Students with financial aid award(s) OR students who have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file with 188bet备用网址 College.
  • If not already awarded, students must have all financial aid documents submitted and in "Not Reviewed" status.
  • Students must meet Financial Aid .
  • Students must be eligible to receive financial aid and are enrolled in classes.

How to apply?

  1. Request a Book Advance Voucher by doing one of the following:
    • Log into the听
    • Click on the 'Manage Request' button, located in the upper right-hand corner.听
    • Select 'FA BAV- 188bet备用网址' and go through the process.
  2. Check your 188bet备用网址 College Email account for a response within 2 business days.
  3. If approved, you will be contacted via your student email account with instructions on how to claim the Financial Aid Book Advance Voucher.

Frequently Asked Questions?

Q: How does it work?

A: The Book Advance Voucher is an advancement of your financial aid. The amount used will be deducted from your future financial aid disbursements. It is issued once per semester and can help you purchase up to $750 worth of textbooks and/or codes from the 188bet备用网址 College Bookstore. Book Advance Voucher approvals are limited to one per semester as long as the student remains eligible for financial aid. Additional Book Advance Voucher requests are not allowed.

As a reminder: Keep receipts of all purchases for your own personal records.

Q: I听have not received an update regarding my Book Advance Application within 2 business days.

A:听Send a Follow Up email to our Financial Aid Office at听finaid@deltacollege.edu听or call (209) 954-5115

Q: Is the Book Advance Voucher FREE money?

A: No. It is an advance of your eligible financial aid funds. Students are encouraged to check that ALL of their textbooks and/or class codes are available at the 188bet备用网址 College Bookstore before requesting a Book Advance Voucher.

Q: Can I buy class codes with my Book Voucher?

A: Yes. You can purchase only books and/or codes listed on your class schedule.

Q: Can I get a cash refund on my purchases?

A: The Book Advance Voucher has NO CASH VALUE. All refunds on valid book/code returns will be disbursed through your 听refund preference with , a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. For instance, if you return books that were purchased with a Book Advance Voucher, your refund will arrive with your next financial aid disbursement.

Q: Can I get an extension on my approved Financial Aid Book Advance?

A: No, a student has a set deadline to use their Book Advance. If the Book Advance has expired, you can contact us directly. Our Book Advance team will need to re-review if you are still eligible. 听Remember we offer a Book ADVANCE, not a Book Voucher. It is an advance on your Financial Aid.听

Q:听How can I return books for a refund?

A:听Students will need to connect directly with听听regarding returning book(s) for a refund. Financial Aid听does not accept books on behalf of students. If you return a book(s) to the Bookstore for a refund, please allow time for the refund to process.

Questions?

For questions about the Book Advance program, please contact the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office.听