The Textbook Voucher program provides students with the opportunity to request additional financial assistance in purchasing required textbooks.
To qualify for this assistance, students must demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA or CADAA, or by applying for the Los Rios Promise program.
Vouchers will be available until funding is exhausted. The last day for students to use the vouchers at the bookstore is November 13, 2025.
Guidelines
- SCC has been designated as the student's home school and distributes the student's financial aid.
- Must be enrolled in a 3-unit course at Sacramento City College.
- Textbook vouchers are provided after other aid such as Financial Aid or EOPS.
- Eligible students can receive up to $150 per request.
- No refunds are provided on textbooks if purchased prior to voucher approval.
- Textbook vouchers are only for required books.
- Vouchers can only be used at the SCC Bookstore.
Textbook Voucher Return Policy
Fall Semester
- Textbooks in their original condition may be returned for a full refund by August 29, 2025, with proof of purchase required.
- Textbooks in their original condition may be returned for a full refund by September 8, 2025, with both proof of purchase and proof of course drop required.
- After August 20, 2025, all textbook returns are subject to a 2-day return policy.
Late Start Courses and Alternative Sessions
- Textbooks in their original condition may be returned by the Friday of the first week of the session. Proof of purchase is required.
Refunds
Refunds will be processed using the original payment method.
For information on Bookstore Line of Credit, including refund policies, please visit the Los Rios website.
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