Assistance with Textbook Costs

No Book Vouchers will be awarded for Summer 2025

If you have questions, please contact Disability Support Services by email at dss@deanza.edu or by phone at 408.864-8838.

If you're a DSPS student in need of financial assistance for textbooks, this is for you! The Book Voucher Program awards up to $200 to DSPS students who meet all qualifications on a first come, first-serve, basis until funds run out for spring quarter.

Students must complete the following steps to be eligible for a book voucher:

  • Received accommodations or services through the Disability Support Services office at least once in the Winter/Spring quarter

  • Have a Comprehensive Educational Plan for the 2024-25 academic year (Summer 2024 - Spring 2025)

  • New students (DSPS) are eligible for the book voucher

  • Maintain a GPA of 2.0. If GPA is below 2.0, the counselor and supervisior will assess to approve or deny

  • Have completed less than 150 units

  • Have not exceeded the six-quarter book voucher limit

Log into your De Anza MyPortal account to verify your GPA, Ed Plan, and unit status.

Application Instructions

The Schoettler Memorial Book Voucher program is available for current De Anza College DSS students only. DSS students can apply for funds by completing the attached application to purchase textbooks at the De Anza Bookstore providing that they meet all qualifications. Voucher approval is limited to six (6) quarters. Textbook information is available at https://www.bkstr.com/deanzastore/home. 

Students will need to submit their completed application via the Adobe Sign process by posted deadline.

Notification of application status will be confirmed via by email, informing you that the application process is completed; once you have received the confirmation your Bookstore purchase account will be setup within 48 hours, 72 if application is completed on Friday. You may then visit the De Anza College Bookstore website to complete purchases.

Important Information

  • Textbooks and course materials may be purchased only for classes for which the student is enrolled and submitted on the application at De Anza College.
  • If you are on a waitlist, the application will be pending until the class is added
  • Include all courses that you are enrolled in at De Anza College for the applicable quarter, if textbooks and materials are not required, then state N/A on the line provided
  • You must submit an additional Adobe Sign form for course(s) added after initial application submission if your class schedule has been modified
  • You may only purchase items for the courses in which you are enrolled in at De Anza College
  • The Book Voucher approval is per quarter, you must reapply each quarter in which the voucher is made available
  • Maintain your receipt, especially if you are requesting Alternate Media services. You will be required to provide a receipt

Technology and Electronic Purchases

Technology/Electronic purchase requests for scientific calculators must be submitted via email with detailed item information along with the application. You must include the cost and a short paragraph demonstrating how the item will benefit your educational experience. This is a onetime only purchase and must be pre-approved prior to purchase. Admin approver must keep track of one-time purchase of calculator requests and get approval from division dean.

Resources for You (Quick Guide)

  • RedShelf - Buy, sell and read - eBooks, textbooks, academic materials, magazines, documents and other digital content
  • VitalSource -  Save up to 80% with eTextbooks from VitalSource, the leading provider of online textbooks and course materials
  • Books on Google Play - A digital distribution service, primarily serving as the official app store for Android devices and other Google products
  • Apple Books - Apple - A free app available on Apple devices where you can browse, purchase, and manage ebooks and audiobooks
  • Amazon.com: Kindle Store - An online digital marketplace operated by Amazon where users can purchase and download e-books, newspapers, magazines, and other digital content to read on their Amazon Kindle devices or through the Kindle app on various devices

Check these public libraries for eBook databases:

Emergency Grant for Basic Needs:

  • De Anza College Resource for Basic Needs - De Anza College can provide a limited number of one-time cash grants, up to $750, for students who are struggling with hardship or an urgent expense that may interfere with their education

Before you Submit the Application

  • You have read and understand the application for instructions, important information, and technology & electronic purchases.
  • Application denial is solely based on not meeting the Book Voucher application criteria and/or terms and
    conditions and misuse of guidelines of use
  • Make sure that you have correctly provided all requested information before submitting the application

Disability Support Services can be contacted by email at dss@deanza.edu.

The deadline to apply for a book voucher this Spring is April 25, 2025 or until funds run out.

Apply for a DSPS Book Voucher

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