Textbook Payment Options & Book Voucher Information


Payment Options for the Inver Hills Campus Store

Online on the Campus Store’s website:

  • Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover)
  • Gift Card
  • Vouchers (Use Financial Aid/PSEO/Third Party as payment method for your online order.)
    • Book Voucher (Charge books to your student account based on eligibility.)
    • Third Party Voucher (Books billed to Third Party agency based on eligibility.)
    • PSEO Voucher (Required materials provided to all students, processed as a financial aid payment. More info below.)
    • Military Voucher (Charge books to your student account based on eligibility. More info below.)

In-store:

  • All of the methods listed above
  • Cash

What is a Book Voucher and how does it work?

The ability to obtain books from the Inver Hills Campus Store website or other materials at the store by charging the cost to your student account.


  • If your financial aid has been certified, the Book Voucher is equal to the remaining award amount after tuition & fees, up to a maximum of $1,000.
  • If you do not have a financial aid award notification, but you have a FAFSA on file, the Book Voucher is available up to a maximum of $1,000.
  • If you are a PSEO student you receive a Book Voucher for $800.
  • If you are enrolled in a FACTS payment plan you receive a Book Voucher for $350.

Unsure if you are eligible for a Book Voucher? Contact the Inver Hills Campus Store.

How do I know if I have a FAFSA on file at the college?

  • Log in to Student e-Services using your Star ID and password.
  • Click on Financial Aid.
  • See Financial Aid status (FAFSA received will appear in green). If FAFSA has not been completed "FAFSA: You have not sent your FAFSA results" will appear in blue. Please complete by going to www.fafsa.gov. Check back in Student e-Services 3-5 business days after submission to confirm that it was received by the college.
  • Once your awards are posted on the website, please allow at least 24 hours (one business day) before the voucher will be available for use.

Prior to attempting to use a Book Voucher, it is your responsibility to confirm that there are funds available for use.

PSEO Vouchers

PSEO students are able to use their required textbooks and materials free of charge through the PSEO program. To ensure that you are able to receive your books before classes you must:


  • Register for classes with your PSEO advisor.
  • Visit the Inver Hills Campus Store website and place an online order for your materials (please note: PSEO funds only cover required course materials, not optional or recommended materials). See the PSEO Borrowing Process and How To Order page for more information.
  • Choose "Financial Aid/PSEO/Third Party" as the payment type at checkout.

Lastly you must return all textbooks and materials to the Campus Store by the last day of the semester or you will be responsible for the cost of the items that were failed to be returned on time in resale conditions. See the PSEO Return Instructions for more information.

 

Please note that if you are taking classes which use the same book multiple semesters you need to return the textbooks and materials to the campus store at the end of each semester and then re-check out the materials for the next semester.

 

It is important that as a PSEO student you must return any and ALL materials and textbooks to the campus store by the last day of each semester. When in doubt return it!

Military/Veterans Vouchers

  • Meet with the Inver Hills School Certifying Official for Veteran Benefits.
  • Have courses certified for the semester.
    • If you want to charge books and you are not already eligible, a special request must be made through the certifying official.
  • Order your books online and choose "Financial Aid/PSEO/Third Party" as the payment type at checkout.

FACTS Payment Plan:

  • If enrolled in a FACTS Payment Plan, the Book Voucher is for $350.
  • Order your books online and choose "Financial Aid/PSEO/Third Party" as the payment type at checkout.
  • For questions regarding how to enroll in the Payment Plan, please contact the Inver Hills Business Office.

Important Book Voucher Dates:

For specific semester charging dates, please see the Inver Hills Campus Store's Important Dates.

  • Textbooks go on sale approximately three weeks prior to the start of classes each term.
  • Book Vouchers expire the Friday of the second week of classes each term.
  • Third Party/PSEO/Military purchasing expires: Fall- November 1st, Spring- April 1st.
  • Last day to opt out of direct digital materials charged as course fee: Friday of week 2 of classes each term.
  • All materials are eligible for return ONLY during the first two weeks of the term. No exceptions. See our Return Policy for more information.

Failure to determine if you are eligible for a Book Voucher may result in delays in receiving your materials in a timely matter.

 

You may not use your voucher for purchases after the open voucher period closes. Please see the Campus Store's Important Dates for the specific deadlines. This date is usually the Friday of week #2 of the MAIN TERM of classes. No book voucher transactions (purchases or returns) can be honored after this date. "Late start" classes abide by the same deadlines.

 

Please note that if your financial aid changes and does not cover your tuition and fee charges for any reason (including such things as dropping or adding credits, unsatisfactory progress holds, etc.) you are still responsible for repayment of any Book Voucher charges.

 

All items except food and beverage items may be purchased with financial aid funds during the open charging period. Campus Store management reserves the right to limit purchases of non-textbook items.