Campus Shop FAQ
When can I buy my books?
If you are using financial aid to purchase your books (Pell grant, veteran's affairs, scholarships, etc.), purchases must be made during the open financial time period, in the Campus Shop. These dates will be posted on the Campus Shop website.
If you are buying out of pocket, you can purchase at any time, but we recommend buying no earlier than two weeks before classes start.
How do I know what books I need?
Textbook information is posted on our website, 4 weeks before classes start. Go to "Buy Textbooks", and choose your course. This will pull up all information on your textbooks, including the ISBN# and pricing.
To purchase your books in person at the Campus Shop, come in with your class schedule. A Campus Shop team member will pull your books for you. Books are organized by class, using the course code and number, for example COMP 1000 or ENGL 1101. You must have your class schedule with you, to ensure we pull the correct books. Without a class schedule, we will be unable to pull your books. Campus Shop team members are not able to access your schedule for you.
How do I use financial aid?
If you are awarded financial aid, the dollar amount is stored on your student ID badge. You must have your student ID badge or government issued photo ID to use your financial aid. When you come to the register, the employee will scan your badge and ring up your items. It will print a receipt for you to sign, and then you will receive a receipt for your records. If your purchase is more than your awarded aid amount, you will have to pay the difference out of pocket. We are unable to process financial aid through the website at this time.
What can I buy with financial aid?
It depends on what type of aid you have been awarded. If you have Pell grant funds, you can purchase anything in-store during the open financial aid period. Veterans Affairs and scholarships cover textbooks and limited supplies. If you are unsure of what you can purchase with your award, please speak with the party who is managing your award. The Campus Shop is not able to determine that for you.
I'm an Dual Enrollment student. How do I get my books?
Dual Enrollment students pick up their books from the Campus Shop, beginning the week before classes start. Bring in a Photo ID to pick up your books, and let the Campus Shop staff know that you are a Dual Enrolled student.
At the end of the semester, your issued textbooks must be returned to the Campus Shop, in good-used condition. If you fail to return your issued books, or if your book is damaged, you will be charged a non-return fee up to $75.00 per book.
Issued access codes, or e-books, do not have to be returned to the Campus Shop. Dual enrolled students are issued required textbooks and course materials at no charge, but you may be responsible for the payment of other supplies.
Can I rent my textbooks?
No. The Campus Shop no longer offers a rental program for textbooks
Can I sell my book to the Campus Shop at the end of the semester?
No. The Campus Shop no longer offers an in-house or virtual buyback. We recommend trying to sell your books to reliable online sources, such as Chegg.com.
How do I get the ISBN and other information for my textbooks?
You can get your textbook information from our website. The website textbook information will be updated 4 weeks prior to the start of class.
Also, when you attend class, your instructor should include the textbook information on the syllabus. In order to prevent misinformation, Campus Shop employees are not allowed to give out ISBN numbers over the phone.
I'm trying to buy my book on Amazon/other source but the ISBN isn't available.
If the textbook is in a bundle package, or is a custom book created for Savannah Tech, it may not be available through another source. When shopping from an outside source, be very careful that you are receiving all the correct components that you need for your class.
My class uses Inclusive Access content for my textbook. How does that work?
Inclusive Access courses use digital course material that is delivered directly to the student via your Blackboard Account. Blackboard is our online learning management system.
You are charged for this content as an e-book charge, alongside your tuition and fees. If you choose to opt-out of this content, you must opt-out by the deadline for each semester. Please check your student email for details on your course, and opting out procedures.
My class uses Cengage Unlimited. How does that work?
Cengage Unlimited is a subscription service that gives you access to all digital course material/e-books available through Cengage Publishing. You can purchase a 1 semester subscription or a 12-month subscription. You can access multiple course materials with your subscription.
My class uses CIMA access. How does that work?
CIMA access codes are included in textbook bundles for Cosmetology, Barbering, and Nail Technician course study. It is very important that you keep your CIMA access codes, because you must input the code every semester.
If you lose your CIMA access codes, the Campus Shops are not able to provide replacements, and you will be responsible for purchasing the access codes again.
I'm having an issue with my inclusive access content/Cengage unlimited/access code for class. Who do I ask for help?
Please reach out to your instructor first, and relay the issue you are having. If the instructor can't resolve the problem, put in a ticket with Savannah Tech Blackboard Support.
Thank you for choosing the Campus Shop!