Textbook Assistance

Supporting our students with book borrowing and book vouchers.

Dolphin Assistance Program (DAP)

Basic Needs, under the direction of Student Equity, offers the Dolphin Assistance Program (DAP). This program supports students with two textbook offerings through a book borrowing collection and/or book voucher. Review offerings below to check eligibility!

Any questions should be directed to basicneeds@coastline.edu.

BOOK BORROWING

Book Borrowing: Fall 2024

Book borrowing is available through the Dolphin Assistance Program (DAP).

The Dolphin Assistance Program contains a collection of books from within the Coastline College community for our current students to borrow at no cost for the duration of the class/classes that require the borrowed book.

Books offered are based on availability.

Students who borrow a book must be participants in the Dolphin Assistance Program and agree to attend a workshop, return the book(s), and complete a survey at the conclusion of the semester.

Check if your textbook(s) is available through the book borrowing program.

Did you see your book(s) listed? If your book is available, please fill out the DAP Application and request to borrow.

DAP Application

• Book Borrow Eligibility

  To be issued a textbook from the Dolphin Assistance Program borrowing collection students must meet all the eligibility criteria listed below:

  1. Must be a current Coastline student registered for Fall 2024.
  2. Must be enrolled in 1 class at Coastline College.
  3. Must be impacted in a way that prohibits your student success.
  4. Must have completed the Dolphin Assistance Program application.
• Book Borrow FAQs

  How many textbooks can I borrow?

  There is no limit on borrowed textbooks. Borrowing is dependent on availability.

  How can I receive the textbooks I want to borrow if I can't come to campus?

  Please indicate this in the Dolphin Assistance Program Application to coordinate arrangements.

  Can I borrow textbooks and request a book voucher?

  Students can utilize voucher and borrow if each eligibility criteria are met.

  Can I keep the textbooks I borrow?

  No, textbooks must be returned at the end of the semester.

BOOK VOUCHERS

Fall 2024 application opens Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 9am (PST)

The Dolphin Assistance Program book voucher is awarded to eligible students in the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms based on program funding availability, student program eligibility and financial aid eligibility. Students participating in the Book Voucher program agree to return their books to the Basic Needs Office at the conclusion of the semester. The books will be donated to the Coastline book borrowing program. Students must participate in one workshop and complete a follow up survey.

• In Fall and Spring semesters, the maximum amount disbursed is $300 in Book Vouchers: 7+ units = $300, 3-6.5 units = $150, .5-2.5 units = not eligible.
• Vouchers will be approved on a rolling basis untill November 8, 2024.
• Students must be enrolled in Fall 2024 classes at Coastline College to qualify.
• Purchases may be for your course books/materials only.
• There will be no cash back for unused amounts.
• No cash refunds will be given for items purchased with this voucher.
• Return of any books purchased with this voucher is subject to the return policy of the bookstore.
• If funding is left over from your Fall 24 book voucher, you can use it for your intersession class(es).
• No additional funding will be awarded for intersession classes.

DAP Application

Submitting the program application does not guarantee a book voucher service. It is contingent upon student eligibility and available funds. All exchanges and returns are done at the bookstore in compliance with the bookstore's return/exchange policy.

All books and required course material (lab kits) purchased are subject to audit. Violation of any of the above terms will result in the requirement to reimburse the college for the total amount of books purchased with the voucher. The individual will also be excluded from future voucher eligibility.

First day you can use your book voucher: August 12, 2024

Last day you can use your book voucher: January 10, 2025

• Book Vouchers: Spring 2025

  Spring 2025 application opens Monday, December 16, 2024, 9am (PST)

  The Dolphin Assistance Program book voucher is awarded to eligible students in the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms based on program funding availability, student program eligibility and financial aid eligibility. Students participating in the Book Voucher program agree to return their books to the Basic Needs Office at the conclusion of the semester. The books will be donated to the Coastline book borrowing program. Students must participate in one workshop and complete a follow up survey.

  • In Fall and Spring semesters, the maximum amount disbursed is $300 in Book Vouchers: 7+ units = $300, 3-6.5 units = $150, .5-2.5 units = not eligible.
  • Vouchers will be approved on a rolling basis untill April 2025.
  • Students must be enrolled in Spring 2025 classes at Coastline College to qualify.
  • Purchases may be for your course books/materials only.
  • There will be no cash back for unused amounts.
  • No cash refunds will be given for items purchased with this voucher.
  • Return of any books purchased with this voucher is subject to the return policy of the bookstore.

  Submitting the program application does not guarantee a book voucher service. It is contingent upon student eligibility and available funds. All exchanges and returns are done at the bookstore in compliance with the bookstore's return/exchange policy.

  All books and required course material (lab kits) purchased are subject to audit. Violation of any of the above terms will result in the requirement to reimburse the college for the total amount of books purchased with the voucher. The individual will also be excluded from future voucher eligibility.

  First day you can use your book voucher: January 12, 2025

  Last day you can use your book voucher: April 18, 2025

• 2024-25 Book Voucher Calendar

  First Day/Last Day of Classes	Voucher Application Opens	First Day you can use Book Voucher	Last day you can use Book Voucher
  Fall 2024 (8/23-12/14)	8/7/24	8/12/24	1/10/25
  Spring 2025 (1/31-5/23)	12/16/24	1/12/25	4/18/25
  Summer 2025 (6/10-8/16)	TBD	TBD	TBD

• Book Voucher Eligibility

  To be considered for the Dolphin Assistance Program book voucher, students must meet all the eligibility criteria listed below:

  1. Must be a current Coastline student registered for Fall 2024.
  2. Must be enrolled in 3 units minimum at Coastline College.
  3. Must be impacted in a way that prohibits your student success.
  4. Must have completed the Dolphin Assistance Program (DAP) application.
  5. Must have sufficient unmet need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.

  Students already receiving supplement book voucher assistance from other programs such as EOPS, CARE, NextUp, Guardian Scholars, CalWORKs, Undocumented/Dream Resources, Veterans (VRC) or Military and Contract Education do not qualify.

  For Fall and Spring semesters, eligibility criteria will be checked immediately after the last withdrawal deadline in the preceding semester. All eligibility criteria must be met at that time.

• Book Voucher FAQs

  How often can I get a book voucher?

  Students may only receive 1 book voucher per semester.

  I am also a student at OCC and GWC, can I use my book voucher there?

  No, Book Vouchers can only be used at Coastline. You will only be allocated for the number of units you are taking at Coastline.

  Can I use my book voucher on Amazon or another site?

  No, book vouchers are only redeemable through the Coastline bookstore.

  My professor listed the wrong textbook. How can I return it and get the correct one?

  Email basicneeds@coastline.edu with your name, student ID, and the issue so we can connect you with the correct office.

  I didn't use the entire book voucher amount. Can I receive cash for the rest?

  There is no cash back for unused amounts.

  Can I use my book voucher for multiple semesters?

  Your book voucher can only be used during the semester it is allocated. You can apply for another book voucher the following semester.

  If I withdraw from my course, do I still need to complete the program requirements?

  Yes, students that withdraw are required to return physical items and the end of semester survey.

  Can I be reimbursed for course materials that I buy with the book voucher?

  No refunds will be given for items purchased with the book voucher.

General DAP Participant Information

• Distribution

  After applying for a book voucher, students will receive an email from the Student Equity Office within 3 business days confirming receipt and next steps.

• Returns

  What To Return

  All physical items (textbooks, CDs, etc.) bought with a book voucher must be returned by the end of the semester.

  For Summer 24, all items need to be returned by August 23, 2024.

  For Fall 24, all items need to be returned by January 3, 2025.

  Students have two options on how they can return physical items:

  Drop items off:

  Student Services Center in Fountain Valley - Rm 204 (Student Equity)

  Garden Grove Campus - Rm 159/160 (Student Equity)

  Newport Beach Campus - Student Lounge

  Westminster (Le-Jao) Campus - Front Desk

  Return by mail:

  Coastline College

  Attn: Dolphin Assistance Program

  1515 Monrovia Ave

  Newport Beach, CA 92663

  Online PDF versions of textbooks, lab kits, and one-time access codes do not need to be returned.

• End of Semester Survey

  At the end of every semester, students who receive a book voucher, borrow technology and/or books are asked to complete a survey regarding their experience with our program. We value student feedback as we continuously strive to improve our program to best support students.

  Those who participate will receive an Amazon gift card. Students may only submit one survey response per semester.

How to Find Classes with Free Textbooks

Looking for classes with free textbooks? Follow these steps:

1. Go to coastline.edu and select "Class Schedule & Catalog" under Academics
2. Once you've opened the seachable class schedule, select the desired term
3. Select the subject(s) you want to take
4. Under Attributes, select "Zero Cost Materials"
5. After you hit search, all classes with free materials and textbooks will appear

You can also watch Elizabeth Horan, Coastline's Librarian, explain in a video how to find classes with free textbooks on the Textbook Help webpage.

Textbook Resource List

• Free/Low-Cost Textbooks

  *Before searching any website, go onto the Google search bar and type in "filetype: pdf + book name"

  Free PDF Textbooks

  • Z-Library
  • Library Genesis
  • Open Textbook Library
  • Bookboon
  • Bookyards
  • Free Computer Books (STEM majors)
  • Textbook Revolution
  • Mobilism
  • Project Gutenberg
  • IntechOpen (Science majors)

  Low-Cost Textbooks

  • BetterWorldBooks
  • Thrift Books
  • Vital Source
  • Chegg Books
  • AbeBooks
  • eCampus
  • Biblio
  • Amazon (rentals and kindle are the cheapest)

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