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Rental Program

WHAT IS A TEXTBOOK RENTAL? 

Rental textbooks are the property of Trinity Christian College Bookstore. Many textbooks can be rented for the semester at an affordable price.  Rental textbooks must be returned to the bookstore by the due date at the end of the term.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I CAN RENT A SPECIFIC BOOK?

If a book is available for rent the options “Rent New” and “Rent Used” will be available to choose.

WHAT DO I DO WITH MY RENTAL BOOKS IF I DROP A CLASS?

If you drop a class and return your rental books (in the same condition you purchased them) with your receipt within the first two weeks of a full term Fall or Spring course (or within one week after the start of all summer courses or any partial term course) you will get a refund.  If you drop a class after the first two weeks (Full Term) or one week (Partial Term/Summer) you must still return the book by the original due date to avoid being charged the non-refundable replacement fee.

HOW DO I RETURN MY RENTAL TEXTBOOK?

You have three options:

  • Bring your rental textbooks to the cashier during our regular business hours.  This option will provide you with a receipt to verify that you have returned your rental textbooks.
  • Drop your rental textbooks in the return drop box located inside the BBC to the left of the bookstore entrance.
  • Mail your rental textbooks.  You are responsible for the shipping cost.  The package must be postmarked by the due date to avoid the non-refundable replacement fee.  Books mailed will not be returned for any reason.  Mail to the following address:  

Bookstore Rental Return

Trinity Christian College

6601 W. College Drive

Palos Heights, IL  60463  

 

WHEN SHOULD I RETURN MY RENTAL BOOKS?

They may be returned at any time but MUST be returned by the FRIDAY of final exam week for the term.  The rental return date is printed on your rental receipt. The return date is also stamped on the blue Trinity rental sticker on the front of the book.

WHAT IF I FORGOT TO RETURN MY TEXTBOOK BY ITS DUE DATE?

Your student account will be charged the non-refundable replacement fee and the textbook is yours to keep. Unfortunately, we cannot accept books after the due date.  No refunds will be given.  You can keep your book and sell it back at the next book buy back according to our buyback policy. 

 I RENTED A BOOK AND WOULD LIKE TO KEEP IT.  CAN I PURCHASE IT?

Yes, as long it is before the due date!  Bring your rental textbook to the cashier, before the due date, and he or she will help you to purchase the book.  The book will cost you the normal price of the book less the rental fee already paid.

I DON’T REMEMBER IF I RENTED OR BOUGHT THIS BOOK.  HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BOOK IS A RENTAL?

The front cover will have a blue Trinity rental sticker stamped with the return date.  The back cover will have a barcoded sticker ending with an “R” following 4-5 digits.  If you still have questions, just stop by the bookstore and we will check for you. 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I “RETURN” A TEXTBOOK THAT I DIDN’T RENT?

If you brought the book to the cashier, he or she will notify you when he or she is checking in your books and give you the book back.

If you put the book in the drop box or return it by mail it will not be returned. 

WHERE CAN I FIND THE RENTAL AGREEMENT?

The Rental Agreement can be found on the left menu under Textbooks and Rentals. You must agree to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement when purchasing rental books.

 IF YOU NEED FURTHER ASSIATANCE, CLICK  HERE