Broward College has partnered with Barnes & Noble College Booksellers.

For information and questions visit the BC’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore site or call between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. to speak with an associate. The Bookstores do have extended hours during the first week of classes. Please visit the BC’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore site for details.

Additional information can be found at https://students.broward.edu/resources/bookstore/

Q. When can I purchase books using financial aid?

A. Students are able to charge books at the bookstore as early as two weeks before the start of the semester.

Current Financial Aid Information by Terms and Sessions for purchasing can be viewed here.

**Please note that after the first three weeks of the beginning of a semester, financial aid cannot be used on Thursdays.**

Q. Can I order my textbooks and pick them up on campus? 

A. Bookstores are open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for in-person shopping and curbside pickup.

Q. Can I return unused books?

A. For information about returning textbooks, visit broward.bncollege.com.

How do I know what books to purchase for my class(es)? Can I order books and have them shipped to me?

A. For information about ordering textbooks for your classes, visit the BC Bookstore website at broward.bncollege.com then select Course Materials & Textbooks > Find Course Materials. You can search for, and order textbooks.

Does the bookstore buy back used books at the end of the term?

A. For information about the Bookstore’s textbook buyback policy, visit broward.bncollege.com.

Q. How do I know what books I need?

A. To find the books you need, you should look up your course list for the term and select buy books from the Class Schedule. Once you select a class, click on the magnifying glass to view the details, and then click on the Bookstore Info icon. This will take you to the Bookstore website.

You can also use Find Course Materials from the Course Materials & Textbooks drop-down menu on the Bookstore website.

Q. What should I do if I don’t have my books by the first day of class?
A. As soon as possible, let the instructor know that you do not have your textbook yet.

Ask your him/her if any of the books are on reserve at the Library. Sometimes instructors will reserve a copy of the book at the Library to be loaned out to students in the course.

Q. How do returns work when you use financial aid to buy books?
A. The Bookstore’s return policy can be viewed at https://broward.bncollege.com/customer-service (under Returns & Refunds).

If we are still within the charging period for using financial aid at the Bookstore, returns will be credited back to your financial aid account which will be updated in your student portal as outlined under the policy linked above.

After the charging period is closed, the Bookstore may still issue refunds by crediting them back to your financial aid account for several weeks. This may result in an additional refund being sent through BankMobile. After that time, students would receive a cash refund from the Bookstore.

Q. What is the contact information for the Bookstore?
A. Broward College has partnered with Barnes & Noble College Booksellers. You can find everything you need at one of the many bookstore locations listed below, or shop online and have your purchases delivered to your front door.

Bookstores are open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday for in-person shopping and curbside pick-up in compliance with COVID19 protocols.

For information and questions visit the BC’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore site or call between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. to speak with an associate. The Bookstores do have extended hours during the first week of classes. Please visit the BC’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore site for details.

Additional information can be found at https://students.broward.edu/resources/bookstore/.

Q. When can I charge books at the bookstore using my financial aid?
A. Students are able to charge books at the bookstore as early as two weeks before the start of the semester. Current Financial Aid Information by Terms and Sessions for purchasing can be viewed here. **Please note that after the first three weeks of the beginning of a semester, financial aid cannot be used on Thursdays.**

You only need to present/swipe your student ID card in order to complete your purchases at the Bookstore, since funds are linked to the your account. If you do not have an ID card, you must first visit the Student Life Office to get your picture taken and receive your student ID card.

You can view all bookstore locations by visiting https://students.broward.edu/resources/bookstore.

Q. Can items other than books be purchased with the book allowance at the bookstore (i.e., computers, paper)?
A. We do not offer book vouchers.

If you have excess funds, it will show on your myBC account and once you have completed the Broward Authorization form (Section 2), resolved any ‘red flags’, and have been awarded financial aid. You should then have funds to use at the Bookstore on your Broward College ID card.

You can purchase books and/or materials at any of our campuses or online at broward.bncollege.com. At this time there are no restrictions. You may purchase laptops, paper, pencils, notebooks, and Broward spirit items.

Q. If I am not eligible for a book voucher, what other options do I have?
A. For students that do not have excess financial aid to cover books, you may use cash, check, or credit cards.

The college also offers the following resources:

• Emergency Funding: you will need to contact the Office of Seahawk Outreach Services (OSO) for assistance. Campus location contact information can be viewed here or you can send an email to the general department email: sos@broward.edu.
• Book Rental/Borrow: visit the Bookstore at broward.bncollege.com/shop/broward/page/textbook-rentals.

Q. Do you offer book vouchers?/How do I complete a bookstore authorization?
A. We do not offer book vouchers.

You are able to use a portion of your financial aid in order to purchase books and supplies at the Bookstore once you have cleared ‘red flags’ and have been awarded financial aid. If you have excess funds available (financial aid minus your schedule charges) it will show on your myBC and you may use these funds at the Bookstore. Students receive a rate of $60 per credit to use at the Bookstore (less if students do not have a lot of excess funds).

The book award only cover expenses from Barnes and Nobles. The books awards are not refunded to the students.

You must first complete your Broward Authorization form (Section 2) authorizing Broward College to use Financial Aid to pay for bookstore purchases.

• The bookstore authorization only needs to be completed once, so long as the student stays in school. It must be completed again if they are out 3 or more terms (since out 3 or more terms would constitute them as a “returning” student).

NOTE:

• For students that have Florida Prepaid, this will be available on your account for purchasing.
• Veteran students can also use an external 3^rd party voucher. Should you have questions, you will need to contact the 3^rd party or the Bookstore.

Q. Am I required to complete the Title IV Authorization Form?
A. You will see the Broward Authorization Information Form in myBC as an automatic reaction (pop up) before you can move forward in the student portal.