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CCRI Bookstore Authorization
- How do I view my CCRI Bookstore Authorization?
- How is my CCRI bookstore authorization calculated?
- When can I use my CCRI bookstore authorization?
- Am I eligible to receive a bookstore authorization if I am only awarded a Direct Loan?
- What if my CCRI bookstore authorization is not posted?
- What if I do not spend all of the CCRI bookstore authorization?
- What happens if I need to return textbooks charged to my CCRI bookstore authorization?
- Can I purchase supplies and other items in the bookstore?
- My books won’t be available until after the authorization ends, what do I do?
- Can I use my Bookstore Authorization to rent textbooks?
Q. How do I view my CCRI Bookstore Authorization?
A. To view your bookstore authorization:
- Log into MyCCRI
- Enter your user name and password
- Click For Students
- Click Financial Aid Awards
- Click Award Year 2010-2011
- Click Award Overview tab
If eligible, bookstore authorization will be available to view.
Q. How is my CCRI bookstore authorization calculated?
A. Your bookstore authorization is determined by your enrollment
status and authorized financial aid minus tuition and fees. This amount
equals the total available multiplied by sixty percent for a maximum award
of $500 and a minimum award of $25.
Example: Enrolled fulltime (12 credits)
Pell Award 2775
Tuition and Fees - 1826
Balance = 949
949 x 60% = 569
Bookstore Authorization = 500
Q. When can I use my CCRI bookstore authorization?
A. Bookstore authorizations can be used from August 30, 2010 to September 24, 2010
Q. Am I eligible to receive a bookstore authorization if I am only awarded a Direct Loan?
A. Yes, once you have accepted the loan, completed the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling, and provided there are remaining funds available after tuition and fees are calculated.
Q. What if my CCRI bookstore authorization is not posted?
A. If your bookstore authorization is not posted, check the following before calling or visiting campus:
- You have been awarded financial aid for the fall term and it is posted in your MyCCRI account.
- Your bill is paid in full or covered by financial aid and there are remaining funds for books.
- You are enrolled in at least three credits.
Q. What if I do not spend all of the CCRI bookstore authorization?
A. The actual amount charged in the bookstore will be deducted from your financial aid award. If there are no other college charges, the balance will be disbursed during our first fall disbursement scheduled for mid October 2010.
Q. What happens if I need to return textbooks charged to my CCRI bookstore authorization?
A. If you return a book within the bookstore authorization period, a credit is issued and it will not be deducted from your financial aid.
Q. Can I purchase supplies and other items in the bookstore?
A. Textbooks, reference books, and related educational supplies sold in the bookstore can be purchased using a bookstore authorization. Purchases of gift cards are prohibited.
Q. My books won't be available until after the authorization ends, what do I do?
A. Contact the campus bookstore. They will allow you to purchase your books and charge your authorization now. You can pick your books up when they become available.
Q. Can I use my Bookstore Authorization to rent textbooks?
A. Yes, your authorization will pay for purchase or rental of textbooks.
