Bookstore Deadlines
Financial Aid
It is very important to purchase your books and codes prior to the Financial Aid Deadline.
If you have a two-week free trial, you still need to purchase the code before that Deadline.
Reminder: Financial Does Not Cover Background Checks
Bookstore
Please note that we are no longer participating in the First Day Complete program.
All textbook purchases will now be made through our Online Bookstore.
You can access the Online Bookstore here:
Inclusive (Instant) Access Materials
The exception to ordering through the Online Bookstore is Inclusive (Instant) Access materials. When searching for your course in the Online Bookstore, if you see the message "Log into your LMS" under View Materials, those materials should already be available in Canvas. There is a charge for these materials; however, the charge will be manually added to your student bill.
Inclusive (Instant) Access automatically charges your bill if you are registered for the class. If you drop the course within the first two weeks make sure to opt out. We will updated
Home | Rio Grande Bookstore to reflect what the process is for opting out.
Rental Books
- A credit card is required to complete a rental purchase.
- Your credit card will be charged if the rental book is not returned by the due date.
- Rental due dates can be found on your dashboard in bncvirtual.
Marketplace Orders
- Marketplace books are sold by third-party sellers and must be paid for out of pocket.
- Shipping times for Marketplace orders can range from 2–4 weeks, so please plan accordingly.
Emails from Barnes & Noble College
Please note that if you receive emails from bncollege, these emails are likely from our bookstore partner, Barnes & Noble College. They may contact students on our behalf regarding textbook rentals, order updates, due dates, buyback information, or other important bookstore reminders. We encourage you to review these emails before dismissing them as "Junk".
Important Notes for CCP Students
- Do NOT purchase anything from the "Add Grade Builders" page.
- Simply select "No, Thanks – Continue to Checkout."
- Your school may bill you separately for any additional materials that were not required.
Book Procedure for CCP STUDENTS
1. Go to the website:
2. Log into your account
Click “Log into account” to sign in or create an account.
(You must be logged in to continue.)
3. Begin the process
Click “Let’s Get Started.”
4.Select your Term (Current Semester) and Site (Rio Grande Bookstore)
5.Enter your course information
In the third box, type:
Course prefix (3 letters)
Course number (5 digits)
Section number (2–5 digits)
✅ Example: ACC 11403 01
*If you have all or most courses using Cengage/MindTap materials, search for “Cengage” to select and save your materials.* THERE IS NO REFUND ONCE PURCHASED.
6. Add required materials
The system will display required books and materials. Add them to your cart.
7. Proceed to checkout
Click “Go to Checkout."
8. Review your order
Double-check your selections, then click “Checkout Now” if everything is correct.
9. Choose shipping location
Select your preferred option:
Rio Grande Campus
McArthur Campus
Jackson Campus
Meigs Campus
Piketon Campus
Home address
10. Confirm address and shipping
Ensure your shipping and billing addresses match
Select the second to cheapest option. If you choose to do a quicker shipping the school can bill guardians or parents for this cost.
11. Enter payment information
Click “Go to Payment Method”
Select Financial Aid, then enter your student ID number
(Example: 300123456)
12. Submit your order
Click “Review Order”, then “Submit Order.”
13. Order complete ✅
Your order has been successfully placed!
