University Co-op Course Material Scholarship
The gift will grow the previously established UT Co-op Undergraduate Scholarship — which was matched dollar for dollar by the Texas
Challenge — and provide $250 stipends for books and supplies over 6000 students each year. Through The Co-op’s commitment,
the cycle of Longhorns investing in Longhorns continues.
Special University Co-op Course Material Scholarship Shopping Hours 2024
12pm-5pm Thursday, August 22-25
We're located at 2246 Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas 78705
Course Material Scholarship Info Session
August 15, 2024 - 3-3:45 PM
Co-op Scholarship FAQs
+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, and lab equipment needed for classes. Backpacks 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’ll need to make a second transaction for your non-scholarship items. If you’re shopping online, please place one order for your course materials and then a second online order with credit card as the payment for any non-course material items. If you add extra gear to your scholarship order, they will be cancelled during fulfillment and not charged to your scholarship account.
+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 final screen of check-out, choose “INVOICE” as your payment method.
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).
Do I have to pay the balance due? Did I pay for my materials?
The “Balance Due” is an function on our website that we cannot remove at this time, but your credit has been deducted from your account and you don’t need to pay the balance amount.