Navigating the American River College Bookstore: A Comprehensive Guide
American River College (ARC) provides a multitude of resources and support services designed to facilitate students' academic journeys. Student support services and academics are intertwined at ARC. This article aims to provide a detailed overview of the American River College bookstore, including its services, resources, and financial aid options available to students.
Accessing Course Materials and Products
Follett offers various flexible solutions that enable students and college departments to obtain course materials and other products from the online and on-campus bookstores. These instructions do not apply to students setting up individual accounts with Follett.
Financial Aid Options for Bookstore Purchases
ARC understands that affording textbooks and supplies can be a challenge for students. The bookstore offers a line of credit program to address this issue.
District/College-Managed Financial Aid
If your department/program will be providing financial aid for students to use individually at the bookstore(s), then see the district/college-managed financial aid guidelines. Common examples of district- or college-managed financial aid include EOPS, CalWORKs, Promise Program, and Los Rios Colleges Foundation textbook scholarships.
External Agencies or Third Parties
The following instructions are for external agencies or third parties that are not part of Los Rios. Please select Government or Other Third Party (whatever is most appropriate for your particular entity) as Account Type for the Credit Account Agreement. Common examples include VA, Voc Rehab, Dual Enrollment, or Other Sponsoring Agencies/Businesses.
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Bookstore Line of Credit
Students who meet the requirements automatically receive the bookstore line of credit. Do you want to buy your books and supplies before the semester begins, but are low on funds until you receive your first financial aid disbursement? You may qualify for a bookstore line of credit! The bookstore line of credit program allows students who meet the following requirements to use up to $750 of their financial aid at the Los Rios bookstore.
To use your line of credit in the store, let the cashier know that you would like to use your financial aid line of credit to pay for your course materials. The Los Rios Single-Sign-On box will open. If you have other financial aid sources available (for example, an EOPS Book Voucher or textbook scholarship), then we recommend using those sources first and using the financial aid bookstore line of credit last to pay any remaining balance.
Support Services at American River College
ARC offers many support services programs designed to help you reach your academic and professional goals. ARC Counselors are available to support students with academic, career, personal, and crisis counseling necessary to successfully reach their goals. We promote equal access at ARC, ensuring that students with disabilities can participate fully in campus activities.
Library Resources
Whether you need a place to study, to borrow a textbook, computer access, assistance with a research project, or are simply looking for something to read, the American River College library can help.
Tech Resources
Learn how to access the tech resources you need, including apps for your classes, computers, and internet and WiFi.
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Prison and Reentry Education Program (PREP) and Rising Scholars
The Prison and Reentry Education Program (PREP) and Rising Scholars program serve students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Changes to the Los Rios Community College District Bookstores
Of the four campuses comprising the Los Rios Community College District, two of the physical bookstores located on the campuses are in the process of closing down. According to Ross, Los Rios now has a public request for new proposals from vendors who specialize in the structure of college bookstores. American River College’s bookstore will be one of only two physical bookstores open for Los Rios Community College students starting in July 2026. “ARC and SCC are the two largest colleges in Los Rios, and the most centrally located.
Health and Safety Guidelines
Masks are strongly recommended but not required in all district facilities, regardless of vaccination status.
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