Textbook Affordability Package (TAP) FAQs

 

How do I enroll?

Students are automatically enrolled at the time of registration once financial responsibility/Textbook package is acknowledged.

 

What is the cost and what does this include?

For most classes, the cost is $36 per credit hour. This covers the rental of required course materials, including lab manuals and access codes. For example, if you register for a 3-credit hour course that requires a textbook, lab manual, and access code, the total textbook cost will be $108. Course supplies (i.e. dissection kits, art supplies, etc.) are not included.

Some full-time programs are set up differently in order to provide the best cost savings for students based on program needs. See What is the Programmatic Textbook Affordability Package? for more information.

 

How does this save me money?

By offering a fixed fee, your prices are constant. On average CCC students would pay over $1100 for the year (based on two, 12-credit hour semesters). Under this program, students will pay $864, a 22% savings. 

What is the Programmatic Textbook Affordability Package and how is it different from the Traditional Package?

This package is for some of the full-time programs that require students to use their textbooks through the duration of the program. Unlike the Traditional Package, students in these programs keep textbooks. In addition, fees are based on textbook bundles rather than per credit hour fees. Click here for a listing of programs and fees.

 

What if my course does not have a required textbook?

No textbook fee will be charged for classes that do not require a textbook or access code.

 

Can I Opt out of the Textbook Affordability Package if I choose?

Absolutely, but you are encouraged to have a conversation with an Academic Advisor to determine the best option for you. Keep in mind that once you Opt out, you will not receive the great cost savings that go along with this program. In addition, you can not opt out by class. Once you opt out, you are opted out of all classes for the semester. If you want to explore opting out, email academic.advising@clovis.edu. Deadlines to opt out of the Textbook Affordability Package can be found at clovis.edu/bookstore. Students should check their student email for important textbook information, including opt out. Emails will go out 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester.  

 

Can I use financial aid and/or payment plans?

Absolutely. If you qualify for financial aid, those funds can go towards these fees in the same way it pays for all other course fees. Plus, since this is part of tuition and fees, it can be rolled into your payment plan. If you need to charge other course supplies such as nursing supplies, art supplies, dissection kits, etc., you can still charge those items to your financial aid provided it is during the charge period. See the student handbook for specific financial charge dates. 

 

What if I decide I want to keep one of my books at the end of the semester?

No problem. You will have the option to purchase the rentals at the end of the semester by paying a percentage of the purchase cost of the rental textbook.  Contact Bookstore personnel for more information.  

 

How do I get my books?

You can stop by the CCC Bookstore the week prior to classes starting and pick up your textbooks. No additional fees will be charged in the bookstore at the time of pickup unless one of your classes requires a kit that is not covered under the TAP program (dissection kits, art kits, etc.). If you want them mailed to you, simply call the bookstore at 575.769.4050 or email them at bookstore@clovis.edu to arrange for delivery (additional charges for shipping).

 

What if I add or change classes?

Once you add a class, you can simply stop by the bookstore to pick up any additional books. If you have already made arrangements to have your books shipped, you will need to contact the bookstore to make arrangements for any new books to be shipped (additional charges for shipping). If you are returning books, a return shipping label will be provided to you. 

 

What if I lost my book?

You will be required to pay the full cost of any books you do not return.

 

When do I have to return my rentals?

Rentals are due the Friday after the end of the semester. The Bookstore charges $10 per book for textbooks not returned by the due date.  Non-returned rentals will incur a late fee plus a replacement fee.