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5000 N Willamette Blvd.
Portland OR 97203
503-943-7347
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Student Accounts: Book Advance

The University offers students the option to request book advance funds. Bookstore advances are based on the amount of excess aid expected; this means that once the student’s tuition, room/board, and fees have been paid then the excess can be used to buy books from the University's bookstore. For example, if your bill is $18,000 and you are receiving $18,500 in financial aid, we may be able to grant you a book advance for up to $500. The following policies apply:

Student must be matriculated and registered for classes
All requested documents must have been submitted to the office of financial aid (i.e.: taxes, verification worksheets, etc) before the Financial Aid priority deadline of July 1st
Vouchers are available for request the Thursday prior to the start of the semester through the first day of the semester only

To request a book advance:

Go to the campus bookstore and select your books. Bring them to the checkstand and tell the cashier you will be requesting a book advance. The cashier will ring up the books and then void the transaction
Bring the voided sales slip to Student Accounts. You will receive a voucher for up to the amount of the anticipated credit on your account, or the amount of your books, whichever is less
The amount of the voucher will be added as a charge to your student account
You will bring the voucher back to the bookstore to purchase your books

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