Charging Books at eCampus
Beginning Fall 2024, all students will be able to charge textbooks and course materials at Western’s Official Online Bookstore, eCampus. This opportunity was previously only available to students receiving financial aid.
What Does It Mean to Charge Textbooks and Course Materials?
Textbook and course material charges are added to the student account and are reflected in their account balance with the tuition costs. If a student has enough financial aid, the charges will be paid automatically when aid is disbursed. If there is not enough aid or a student isn’t getting aid, they will be responsible for the total amount due by the tuition due date.
| Term | Tuition Due Date |
| Fall 2024 | October 4 |
| Spring 2025 | February 7 |
| Summer 2025 | June 6 |
How Much Can Be Charged?
Up to $1,500 per term.
When Does Book Charging Open and Close?
| Term | Open | Close |
| Fall 2024 | August 1 | November 1 |
| Spring 2025 | December 1 | March 7 |
| Summer 2025 | April 1 | July 4 |
Who is Eligible?
All students accepted to credit programs or undeclared and must be enrolled in a minimum of one credit. Veterans, apprenticeship, and other students who have 3rd party vendor payments and employer funding will have this option as well. Students will need to use up their 3rd party funds before they can charge up to $1,500 to their student account.
What Can Be Charged?
Textbook and course materials for the course(s) in which they are enrolled.
How Do Students Charge Their Textbooks and Course Materials?
- Log into Western’s Online Bookstore and click on “Shop by schedule”.
- Continue through the checkout process.
- The option to use the “MyWestern Charge” will appear under the payment option.
Do Student Have to Charge Their Textbooks and Course Materials?
Students can pay for textbooks and course materials using a credit card or by using the Textbook Charge option. They simply choose the payment method that works best for them at the time they checkout in eCampus. The charging program allows students to get their textbooks and course materials faster than having to wait for a paycheck or financial aid award.
Who Can Answer Questions?
- eCampus related questions – Dawn Konze, konzed@westerntc.edu
- Financial Aid related question – Jerolyn Grandall, grandallj@westerntc.edu
- Charges and Account/Billing related questions – Brandy Ott, ottb@westerntc.edu