1. How to Request and Use a Textbook Voucher
Texas College
How to Request and Use a Textbook Voucher

2. To Request a Voucher a Student Must:
Complete the entire registration process and be eligible to receive financial aid.
Bring the following information to a Business Office representative:
Financial Aid Award Letter
Billing Statement
Last four digits of SSN
Valid Texas College address
Student ID number
Once all information is received and reviewed the Business Office representative will notify the student of his/her eligibility for a voucher.
To Request a Voucher a Student Must:

3. The student will receive notification via from Akademos The will serve as the official voucher and will contain information regarding :
Voucher Code Number
Available Balance
Expiration date
A Direct Link to the Virtual Bookstore
Voucher Details

4. A student can choose to search for textbooks by course name, instructor name, or by browsing the complete course listing. The student will need a copy of the course schedule that was provided during registration.
Using the Voucher Code

5. Using the Voucher Code (cont’d)
Select desired textbook. Click the “Buy” button.
Students opting to purchase eBooks will need to have a personal computer, printer, and printing supplies.
Students opting to rent a textbook must have access to a valid debit/credit card. The debit/credit card will be charged in the event that the textbook is not returned within the specified period of time.

6. Using the Voucher Code (cont’d)
Continue with checkout (red button)
Click the button in the top right hand corner (w/red checkmark) for checkout

7. Using the Voucher Code (cont’d)
Enter the address received during registration ( Texas College address)
Using the Voucher Code (cont’d)

8. Using the Voucher Code (cont’d)
1st time users will receive a message indicating that there is no active account established; continue by entering the shipping address. It is recommended that students living on campus use the college’s shipping address (include the dorm name and assigned mailbox number).
Using the Voucher Code (cont’d)

9. Using the Voucher Code (cont’d)
Choose a shipping option

10. Using the Voucher Code (cont’d)
Enter voucher code
Enter credit/debit card info (if applicable)
Create a user password
Click “Submit Order” button
Using the Voucher Code (cont’d)

11. Additional Information
Students must be responsible for and retain all information concerning their account! If a password is forgotten it cannot be reset by TC staff or Academos employees. Someone from the Business Office will have to issue a new voucher.
Read all information regarding shipping, return policies carefully.
Students may access their eBook purchases through their established Akademos account. Students are encouraged to use their personal computers to access eBooks.
Vouchers may only be used for textbook purchases
All vouchers expire on the 12th class day of each semester
Students will only be charged for the amount used to order textbooks; remaining funds are issued to the student (in the form of a refund) provided all outstanding expenses (tuition, room, board) on the account have been paid in full.
Questions? Contact Ms. M Rickenbacker by telephone at (903) , ext or via
Additional Information