Rental FAQs
No, not all books can be rented. Currently there nearly 200 titles available, and the Bookstore works to add more to the list each quarter. Books that can be rented are identified with a "Rent Me" or "Rent or Buy" sticker in the store, and have rental pricing options when available on-line.
We make it easy - bring your college or government issued picture ID, your current class schedule, a valid email address and your credit card to the Bookstore with you.
Be sure you thoroughly review the RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS before you rent.
Yes. To rent from the store you must provide a valid credit card in order to guarantee your tender. You can pay for your rental/purchase via any of our convenient payment methods... cash, check, credit card or gift card - but your credit card is required to guarantee the tender for replacement charges, plus tax should you fail to meet the rental agreement.
This term refers to the credit card provided by the renter, to be charged should you fail to meet the RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS i.e. miss the rental return deadline or the rental is returned damaged and not in re-rentable condition, etc.
To avoid replacement charges, rented items must be returned to the store by 4:00pm on the last business day of finals week. Check Bookstore HOURS OF OPERATION. Rentals not returned on time will be billed to the guarantee tender credit card used at time of rental, for the replacement price(s), plus tax.
Be sure you return all rentals - no later than 4:00pm, by the last business day of finals week. Keep your rentals in good condition and bring them to the Bookstore to complete your return transaction at the register.
Returning online rentals is easy with two convenient options. You will receive a pre-paid UPS return label with your initial shipment keep the label and your return is on us! You also have the option of returining your rental(s) in person at the bookstore.
Mail order rental returns must be shipped by the return deadline, no later than 4:00pm the Friday of Finals Week. Rentals that do not meet this deadline will be billed to the guarantee tender credit card used at time of rental, at the new retail price, plus tax. So don't be late sending your rentals back or bringing the rental(s) to the bookstore to guarantee you meet the deadline!
Rental(s) must be received in store by the deadline in order to avoid additional charges. If you miss the deadline, the credit card provided as "guarantee tender" will be charged the replacement price of new retail less 25%, plus sales tax. These charges are non-refunable and you will own the item(s).
If your "guarantee tender" declines upon processing rental(s) not returned by the deadline, you will incur additional processing fees and be forwarded to Collections if balance is not paid in full by due date. You will be responsible for any fees incurred from the collection agency.
Yes! If you drop your class within the first 2 weeks of the quarter, the return policy for textbook purchases also applies to textbook rentals. Click here to read our RETURN POLICY
First, report your lost or stolen item immediately to Clark College Security 360-992-2133 and to the Bookstore 360-992-2149. If the item is not recovered, you are responsible for the new retail replacement price of each rental plus tax. Rental replacements are billed following the due date. This expense is in addition to the rental fee, if not promptly resolved.
In order to maintain good rental book condition for the next student, we recommend that you use page markers and Post-It notes to mark important information. At the end of the quarter these must be removed prior to returning your rental(s).
If you have other questions about the rental program, don't hesitate to CONTACT US.
