You can use your financial aid at GCC's online bookstore if your award aid exceeds the cost of your tuition and fees.

1. Complete a FAFSA
  • If you haven’t already filed your FAFSA, do this first
  • Once GCC receives your FAFSA, a Book Authorization requirement will appear in your outstanding financial aid requirements in MyGCC.
Completing a FAFSA does not guarantee you have enough excess aid to open a bookstore account.
2. Authorize SFS to Create Your Bookstore Account
  • Log into MyGCC
  • Go to My Financial Aid → Financial Aid Outstanding Requirements
  • Choose the correct aid year from the drop down and click Submit
  • Click the Bookstore Account link
  • Authorize the account
  • If you have available funds, your account should be active within 48 business hours.
3. Check Your Bookstore Account
  • Log into MyGCC
  • Go to My Financial Aid → Award Summary by Year
  • Choose the correct aid year from the drop down and click Submit
  • Click on Book Store Account to view your available amount
If you have any questions about setting up your account, contact Student Financial Services at sfs@gcc.mass.edu, (413) 775-1109, or C102 on campus
3. Using your Bookstore Account
  • All book purchases will be online through eCampus.
  • You must use your GCC Student ID to make purchases through your financial aid bookstore account.
  • For help with ordering, visit the eCampus help desk.