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University Co-op Course Material Scholarship


University Co-op has made a $12 million commitment to support students at the University of Texas. Each academic year, over 6,000 Longhorns will receive a $250 scholarship for textbooks and school supplies.


Questions?


University Co-op Customer Service:

weborder@universitycoop.com

512-476-7211

+How does a student know if they’re getting textbook credit from a University Co-op Book Scholarship?
The University Co-op Course Material Scholarship is indicated as a credit on the student’s Financial Aid Notification (FAN). Credits are only redeemable at the University Co-op, and are not issued directly to students or applied to university charges.

+What can I buy with my Co-op Scholarship?

What am I able to purchase with my University Co-op Scholarship funds?

Textbooks, school supplies, art supplies lab equipment needed for classes. Backpacks, Padfolios and graduation caps, gowns, tassels and stoles are not eligible to be purchased with University Co-op Scholarship funds

Can I add Longhorn gear to my order?

You can purchase both scholarship-eligible and non-scholarship-eligible items in one transaction. Your funds will apply to eligible items and you can enter a credit card to purchase the non-scholarship-eligible items.

+How do I use my University Co-op Scholarship Funds?

What do I need to Bring to the store to make my purchases?

Please bring a photo ID to shop in store. You can check out at any register, but let the cashier know that you’re a University Co-op Scholarship student who would like to use your scholarship. We will ask you for your UT EID at the register to find your account.

Can I shop online and in store with my University Co-op Scholarship scholarship?

You can shop online and in-store. You can place online orders as long as they total less than your scholarship amount. To Shop online:

1) Use the Forgot Password link on the website to set up your online account (enter the email address used for University Co-op Scholarship). Note: if you are a returning University Co-op Scholarship student, you will not need to create an account, you will log into your existing account.

2) Place your order online. When you get to the check out screen, you will select “Course Material Scholarship/Credit.If you are purchasing only scholarship/credit eligible items - And you have enough funds, click continue. If you do not have enough funds, click “Continue.” You will be prompted to enter a debit or credit card for the remaining balance.
If you are purchasing scholarship/credit eligible items AND items that are ineligible to purchase with scholarship funds.Click “Continue.” You will be prompted to enter a debit or credit card for the remaining balance.


After your payment methods have been submitted, you will need to hit “continue” to review and place your order.

3) Submit your order!

Please note – only add course material items to your order. If you’d like to purchase some additional Longhorn gear, place a separate order and choose credit card payment during checkout. If you will be spending more than $250 on your course materials, please contact our customer service team before purchasing.

How can I use my University Co-op Scholarship Credit on Longhorn Textbook Access (LTA) materials?

If you are a University Co-op Scholarship student and wish you use your textbook credit on Longhorn Textbook Access items, the cost for the course materials will be deducted from your University Co-op Scholarship account balance after the 12th class day.

If you don’t have enough funds in your University Co-op Scholarship account to cover the cost of your Longhorn Textbook Access course materials, the different will show up on your “What I Owe” page and you will need to pay that by the 20th class day to retain access to your Longhorn Textbook Access course materials.

Learn more about LTA here!

+How do I access my University Co-op Scholarship Account?

I can’t log into my account!

Use the Forgot Password link on the website to set up your online account (enter the email address used for University Co-op Scholarship). Note: if you are a returning University Co-op Scholarship student, you will not need to create an account, you will log into your existing account.

How can I check my University Co-op Scholarship account balance?

We encourage you to keep track of your spending as you go. If you’d like to get an account update, you can:

• Log into our website.
• Visit the Billing > Account Balance section to see your latest Scholarship Account Balance.
• Your $250 scholarship can be used at anytime throughout the academic year (fall, spring, and summer semesters).

+When do University Co-op Course Material students receive their textbook credits?
Students receive their annual textbook credit in August, and can confirm if they are eligible for the credit via their Financial Aid Notification (FAN). Each August, the University Co-op will email students directly about their credit availability and host information sessions on how to use their credits.

+What if I have a textbook that is in the Longhorn Textbook Access (LTA) Program?
The cost for LTA course materials that you are opted in to will be deducted from your available scholarship balance. If you don’t have enough funds in your account to cover the cost of your LTA course materials, the difference will show up on your “What I Owe” page and you will be responsible for paying this amount in order to retain access to your LTA course materials.

+What if my course materials cost less than my textbook credit?
You have until the day after the first day of the second summer session to utilize your scholarship funds. Scholarship funds do not roll over.

+Do my credits rollover?
Scholarship funds do not rollover to the next academic year and must be used by July 18th (Last day to drop a class without permission for Second Term for the 2023 – 2024 academic year).

+Why does my scholarship not apply to graduation materials?
The goal of the University Co-op course material scholarship is to offset the cost of materials required for classes to help set students up for academic success. This scholarship is funded by the profits from sales at the Co-op and generous donations from Co-op customers. Allowing the usage of scholarship funds on graduation materials is not within the scope of the goal of the scholarship.