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.