Financial Aid Bookstore Deferment

Get Your Books for Fall 2025 Classes

Using Financial Aid in the Bookstore

The Financial Aid Bookstore Deferment for the Fall 2025 semester will be available from August 13 – September 27, 2025

Students may purchase books and supplies using pending financial aid that remains after tuition and fees are deducted. Students who have anticipated aid in excess of their tuition and fees may purchase up to $816 at the campus bookstore

How to Apply

  • Students must have a CREDIT balance with the University after all charges are paid in full.

  • Students must have completed all their financial aid requirements.

  • Complete the Bookstore Deferment Application

Bookstore Deferment Application

Check your funds

Please allow 24 hours for the funds to be applied to your account. You may confirm funds are available to you by doing the following:

  • Login to WP CONNECT
  • Click on the Apps icon
  • Click on the GET Pioneer Express icon
  • Once you have confirmed that the funds are in your account, you may visit the bookstore to make purchases utilizing the bookstore deferment funds or purchase online.

Please note: Changes in enrollment may impact your financial aid. Students are responsible for any semester balance due resulting from changes in enrollment after the bookstore deferment is processed.

Ready to purchase?

You can purchase your books and/or other course materials in-person or online by visiting the bookstore website and following the directions below.

  1. Log in to your WP Connect Portal
  2. Find the My Textbooks section
  3. Click "Purchase Textbooks" link
  4. Select the term.
  5. Find your courses and add course materials to your shopping bag
  6. Click "Checkout" and follow the prompts to select your delivery method
  7. Payment Method - select FinAid Deferment and enter your information
  8. Follow the prompts to place your order

Check out the Bookstore!

After September 27, 2025, the restriction is lifted, and you will be able to utilize unused bookstore deferment funds anywhere Pioneer Express is accepted.

Allowed purchases:
Textbooks
Notebooks/Binders/Paper
Writing Utensils
Ethernet cables
Backpacks/Tote bags
Calculators
Uniforms
Lab Equipment
Art Supplies
Reference materials
Headphones
Computer
Laptop
Tablets
Printers


NOT Allowed purchases until after September 27, 2025:
Clothing
Dorm Supplies
Food/Drinks
Gifts
Greeting Cards
Hats
General Books (not for course use)
Umbrellas
Personal hygiene products
Snacks, candy, beverages, or other food items
Souvenirs

Need additional funds?