University Co-op Course Material Scholarship
CMS Virtual Info Session
August 15th, 3:00PM
Sign up to attend the session here: CMS Info Session Signup
+Eligible Items
What am I able to purchase with my Co-op Course Material Scholarship?
Can I add Longhorn gear to my order?
No, you will need to purchase ineligible items like Longhorn apparel separately.
What is LTA and how can I use my Co-op Course Material Scholarship towards LTA materials?
Longhorn Textbook Access (LTA) is a digital textbook available through the "My Textbooks" tab in Canvas. The cost of your LTA materials will be deducted from your available Co-op Course Material Scholarship after the 12th class day. If you have a remaining balance, it will be charged to your "What I Owe" page. You will receive an email when your LTA balance has been deducted from your Co-op Course Material Scholarship.
Why does my Co-op Course Material Scholarship not apply to graduation regalia?
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.
+Using the Co-op Course Material Scholarhip
When do students get their Co-op Course Material Scholarhips?
Students receive their Co-op Course Material Scholarship in August. Each August, the University Co-op emails students directly about their course material scholarship and hosts info sessions to demonstrate how to use them.
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 Co-op Course Material Scholarship student who would like to use your scholarship funds. We will ask you for your UT EID at the register to find your account.
Can I use my Co-op Course Material Scholasrhip online?
You can place online orders as long as they total less than your scholarship amount. Purchases over the scholarship amount will have to be made in store.
1) Use the Forgot Password link on the log in page to set up your online account (use the email address where you recieve Co-op Course Material Scholarship email communication). Note: if you are a returning Co-op Course Material Scholarship student, you will not need to create an account, you will log into your existing account.
2) You will have to be logged into your Co-op account to use your Co-op Course Material Scholarship. Shop for your materials. At checkout, select "Invoice" as your payment option.
3) Place your order.
How can I use my Co-op Course Material Scholarship towards LTA materials?
The cost of your LTA materials will be deducted from your available Co-op Course Material Scholarship after the 12th class day. If you have a remaining balance, it will be charged to your "What I Owe" page.
+Financial Aid & Account Balance
How much do I receive with my Co-op Course Material Scholarship?
You will receive $250 to be used annually.
How do I check my account balance?
Log into your account
Navigate to the balance inquiry page, then select scholarship account to see your latest scholarship account balance
Does my Co-op Course Material Scholasrhip expire?
Your Co-op Course Material Scholarship is available through the second class day of the second summer term. Your Co-op Course Material Scholarship does not roll over each academic year.
+Program Eligibility
Who is eligible for a Co-op Course Material Scholarship?
There is no application process for the Co-op Course Material Scholarship. The Scholarship is awarded based on the information a student provides on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or participation in the Longhorn Band, Pom & Cheer Squad, being a student athlete at UT Austin, or being a University Co-op employee.
How does a student know if they’re getting Co-op Course Material Scholarship?
For most students, The Co-op Course Material scholarship is part of the student’s complete financial aid package in My Financial Aid portal.
For non-scholarship student athletes, Pom & Cheer members, Longhorn Band members or Co-op employees, you'll receive a welcome email when we receive your information from the University.
For scholarship student athletes, your coordinator will get your books to you. No action is needed on your part.
+Non-Scholarship Student Athletes
How do I gain access to my Co-op Course Material Scholarship?
To remain compliant with NCAA rules, you will need to fill out your FERPA form sent to you by Athletics. After completion, you'll receive a deal through Opendorse within a few business days. You'll complete the deal and submit 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.