Financial aid helps cover the costs of your education, but it’s important to know when and how this aid is applied to your account. This page explains the process, so you can plan ahead and make the most of your funds.

Financial aid is paid (disbursed) to students accounts based on the student’s enrollment at the time of disbursement. Chesapeake College disburses all federal, state, institutional, and private aid after the census date(s) and the last day to drop with 100% refund for each term. These dates fluctuate each term and can always be found in the Academic Calendar. Students who have started all of their courses at the time of disbursement can expect their disbursement at that time. If a student has not started all of their courses, their disbursement will take place at a later date. Most financial aid resources are based on the amount of credits a student is enrolled in. Federal Regulations require us to assure that students are eligible for aid at the time of disbursement.

Please see the examples below for additional clarification:

Example 1: Student A is attending the Fall semester and is enrolled in a Fall 15 week (FA) course starting on August 21, and a Fall 7 week (FI) course starting on October 15. When disbursements are processed on September 21, Student A will not receive a disbursement. This is because the later course starts after the September 21 disbursement date.

Example 2: Student B is attending the Fall semester and has registered for three courses for the Fall 15 week (FA) term. All of these courses started on August 21 and this student is not registered for a later starting course. When the disbursements take place on September 21, the student will be receiving a disbursement.

For information pertaining to refunds, please scroll down to that section.

Buying Your Books

  • Log in to MyCampus.
  • Navigate to Self-Service.
  • Click on Student Planning, then select Plan & Schedule.
  • Choose the term(s) you’re enrolled in.

This will show you your course schedule, which you’ll need to find the correct textbooks.

  • Visit the Course Materials Concierge on chesapeake.bncollege.com.
  • Click on Course Materials & Textbooks.
  • Use the drop-down boxes to select your term, department, course number, and section, all found on your class schedule.
  • Click Retrieve Materials to see the options available for your courses.
  • Review the format options (new, used, rental, digital) and prices listed on the right. Select the one that suits your needs.
  • Click Add to Cart for each item you need.
  • When all materials are in your cart, click Proceed to Cart.
  • At checkout, decide whether you want to pick up your order on the Wye Mills Campus or at the Cambridge Center (weekly deliveries).
  • If you prefer, you can have your order shipped directly to your address.
  • During checkout, you’ll be asked to enter your name and Student ID (found in MyCampus > Self Service > User Profile).
  • Make sure your financial aid award has been accepted to avoid delays in processing your order.
  • Review your cart and selected options to ensure everything is correct.
  • Click Proceed to Checkout.
  • Follow the prompts to enter your payment and shipping information.
  • By ordering early, your order is placed in the queue, but charges won’t be made until it’s processed.

Textbook orders and in-store purchases begin 3-4 weeks before the semester starts.

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Need Help?
The bookstore is located in the Caroline Center at Wye Mills. Reach out with any questions about textbooks or ordering: email [email protected]  or call 410-827-6874.