Bookstore Charges

What About Bookstore Charges

In cooperation with Barnes & Noble Bookstore @ Minnesota State Mankato. The University has set up a special arrangement with the Barnes & Noble bookstore on campus to allow students to charge textbook/supply purchases for a limited time at the start of each semester.

Eligibility

Eligibility is based on having a financial aid award prior to the start of the semester, and no past due account balance or financial aid suspension holds. Eligible students receive an e-mail notification just prior to the textbook charge period. Charge amount is based on the actual cost of textbooks and supplies purchased for enrolled courses, up to a maximum of $500 per term.

Textbook Purchases Deadlines

For Fall & Spring Semesters, purchases may be charged beginning two weeks prior to the first day of classes, through the fourth day of the term. For Summer Term, purchases may be charged beginning one week prior to the first day of classes, through the fourth day of the term.

• For Fall Semester 2011, textbook purchases may be charged at Barnes & Noble August 8 through August 25, 2011.
• For Spring Semester 2012, textbook purchases may be charged at Barnes & Noble December 27, 2011, through January 12, 2012.

Charges

An accounts receivable charge is updated to the student’s university account for textbooks and supplies purchased at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore @ Minnesota State Mankato under this program. Charges are updated just prior to the processing of financial aid each term to facilitate automatic payoff. Changes in student account charges and financial aid awards resulting from registration changes that occur after textbook charge amount is determined may impact the automatic payoff of these charges.

Student's Responsibility

It remains the student’s responsibility to ensure his/her account with the university is paid. Any unpaid balances are subject to late fees and other collection procedures.

Options for Student Who are Not Eligible to Charge Textbook Purchases

Nelnet/FACTS Payment Plan

Another option for students who are not eligible to charge textbook purchases against financial aid is to enroll in a Nelnet/FACTS payment plan no later than three weeks prior to the start of each semester. Students enrolled in Nelnet/FACTS at that time will also be allowed to charge textbook/supplies at the Barnes & Noble bookstore on campus for the same charge periods provided above.

There is a $500 maximum charge amount per term, regardless of the student’s expected excess financial aid funds or Nelnet/FACTS payment plan budget. More information on Nelnet/FACTS payment plan.