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1. Use your PELL account. The first disbursement of these grants are made available in the Bookstore as a credit line.
   Ask if you have one at the checkout counter. (Eligible status pre-determined by individual through the Financial Aid Office)
2. Pre-purchase USED textbooks  This is available online at:
   http://grossmont.bkstore.com
   (Reimburse after accounts are set - save your receipt!)
3. Ask the instructor to put the book on limited loan in the library.
4. Ask the instructor for 'desk copy' to borrow until you get funded.
5. Ask a friend to copy the first assignment from their textbook.
   You must use the library or the ASGC office to make copies.
6. Go http://www.sdcollegebooks.com
   This website is useful for students to buy books inexpensive texts from other college students in the San Diego area.
7. ASGC Bookswap & Book Adoption List
   The ASGC Bookswap and Book Adoption List is where you can find sell, trade and buy used college textbooks. The adoption list is where you will find what textbooks you need for your classes. This is a new service!
8. Ross Books located on Navajo Road, offers Grossmont Students who have purchased a ASGC, Inc. Benefits card a 10% discount on textbooks. This is an instand savings and a great deal for students.
   Thanks Mike and Jon.