Credit card payments (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) can be processed over the phone 530-283-0202 ext 271. Books, school supplies, clothing and FRC Merchandise can be mailed via UPS, or prepared for pickup.

Online access codes (Cengage Unlimited, Health codes, Nursing codes, Pearson math codes, Expert TA, McGraw Hill Connect, Wiley, etc) can be paid over the phone and emailed directly to students.

Financial aid vouchers also accepted. Apply for Fall 2024 book vouchers here!

Your digital textbooks, all in one place. Support your local bookstore, as 10% of all sales on the Vital Source website go to FRC Bookstore.

Visit the Vital Source FRC E-Bookstore Here.

Once you purchase e-books at our Vital Source Website, then download them onto any device with the Bookshelf App.

You can learn more about the Bookshelf App here. 

You may save money if enrolled in more than one of these classes for Fall 2024:

• BUS 100 Intro to Business
• BUS 102 Financial Accounting
• BUS 108 Principles of Economics/ Micro
• BUS 130 Small Bus. Mgmt.
• BUS 140 Marketing
• ENVR 142 Intro to Environmental Studies
• HES100  Principles of Healthful Living w Jason Gay
• PSY102  Introductory Psychology w Kathleen King
• SPAN 101 Spanish 101
• SWHS 110 Intro Social Work & Human Svcs

Purchase a Cengage Unlimited subscription (4 Months Access to All Cengage eTextbooks) for a flat-fee of $129.99 at FRC Bookstore, or for $162.49 on the Vital Source website here.

Here are some of the programs available on campus to help with the costs of books, online access codes, and school supplies:

• Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)
  • EOPS Application here
• Student Equity and Achievement (SEA)
  • Fall 2024 Program Book Voucher/Book Loan Application
• California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids (CalWORKs)
• Veterans Services

Download the Fall 2024 Booklist here in PDF Format!

Booklist is also available here in Excel Format.

 Updated August 23rd, 2024

NO RECEIPT—NO RETURN

A full refund may be given on new or used fall books if…

1. You present your cash register receipt.

2. You present your schedule showing the class has been dropped.

3. Fall books are returned by Tuesday, September 10th, 2024.

4. Books are returned in same purchase condition.
DO NOT WRITE IN BOOK, OPEN PLASTIC OR OPEN
SOFTWARE UNTIL CERTAIN YOU WILL NOT RETURN.

Check purchases subject to 3 week waiting period.

Card purchases will be refunded to your account only.

The next Used Textbook Buyback in-person is Dec 9th to 13th, 2024.

Please inquire about P.O. Boxes for Station A Campus Post Office at the FRC Bookstore where you can apply in person, or before you arrive you can complete the Application for Post Office Box Service Form and bring this form with you. When you apply, two valid forms of identification (one photo and one non-photo) are required when you obtain your keys. You must present the I.D.'s at the Post Office. Once we verify your information and receive your payment, we will provide your P.O. Box address and begin your service. Application for Post Office Box Service Form can be used for up to 4 roommates to share one P.O. Box. The Primary Applicant must be 18+ years old.

When you are ready to open a P.O. Box, please come to the FRC Bookstore/Station A Campus Post Office and bring the following items:

• Your completed Application, or you can fill one out when you are there.
• 2 forms of I.D. and one item must contain a photo and one must be traceable to the bearer (prove your phystical address). Both must be current. Acceptable forms of ID include:

Photo ID Options:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license or state non-driver’s identification card
• U.S. Armed forces, government, university, or recognized corporate employee identification card
• Passport, passport card, alien registration card, or certificate of naturalization
• NEXUS or Matricula Consular card

Non-Photo ID Options:

• Current lease, mortgage, or deed of trust
• Voter or vehicle registration card
• Home or vehicle insurance policy
• Note: Social Security cards, credit cards, and birth certificates are not acceptable forms of I.D.

• Payment to open a P.O. Box can be made by Cash or Check (made out to: USPS) ONLY. Startup costs are $46 for 6 months or $82 for 12 months P.O. Box rental.

Renewal payments are due the last day of the month your service period ends. If your payment is late, you will not be able to access the mail in your box. After 10 days of nonpayment, the USPS requires we remove the mail, treat it as undeliverable, and close your box. You may also incur a late payment fee. You may renew your P.O. Box online at usps.com/poboxes or at the FRC Bookstore Station A Campus Post Office. It is your responsibility to pay your renewal fee on time.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to call the Bookstore at (530)283-0202 ext 271 and we will be happy to answer any further quesitons you may have.

Instructors, please visit this helpful website for tips, deadlines and previous booklists.