University Co-op Course Material Scholarship
Questions?
+How does a student know if they’re getting textbook credit from a University Co-op Book Scholarship?
+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!
+Are you a student athlete receiving the Co-op Course Material Scholarship?
If you're an athlete on scholarship, your coordinator will get your books to you
If you're a an athlete not on scholarship, in order to gain access to your Co-op Course Material Scholarship
You must fill out your FERPA form sent to you by Athletics
Once your FERPA form is submitted, you'll receive a deal through Opendorse within 2 business days
You'll complete the deal and submit your proof through Opendorse
Once approved, and within 1 business day, your scholarship funds will be activated and you will begin receiving emails from the Co-op about how to use your scholarship
+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.
• Once you are logged in to your account, go to Balance inquiry > Select Scholarship account 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).