Course Material Rentals

The College Store may offer rental textbooks which can be obtained in person or through www.etowncollegestore.com. There is a Rental Agreement (details below) when choosing this option. Rentals are due back on the Friday of the last week of finals during the semester in which the book has been rented. The College Store sends out reminder emails several times letting the renter know exactly what was rented from the College Store and when it is due. Return the rented book to the College Store during store hours. Rented materials may be dropped off by a roommate or friend. Books can also be shipped back to the College Store provided they are postmarked no later than the deadline date. The address is: Elizabethtown College Store, 1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I write or highlight in my rented book?

Yes, minimal highlighting and writing is acceptable if the text on pages is not compromised for future use. Books must be returned in good condition, suitable for the next student to purchase or rent. (See Rental Agreement below for further information)

What if I drop my class and need to return my rented book early?

No problem! Returns on rentals follow the same return policy as book purchases. Refunds will be given according to the following conditions and dates of our Return Policy:

New and used textbooks purchased or rented through the College Store, for the current semester, are returnable for the first five days or until the add/drop deadline, whichever occurs first. All returns must have a receipt. New books must be in perfect condition - no highlighting, bent corners, etc. Shrink-wrapped bundles and sealed codes must be unopened in original packaging. Defective texts will be replaced at no charge. If you drop a course or have a schedule change you may return a book for up to 10 business days from the start of class; proof of this schedule change from the Registration and Records Office is required.

Additionally, students have until the add/drop deadline to opt-out of any Inclusive Access material they don’t want to participate in. When opted-out of Inclusive Access material by 11:59pm on the add/drop deadline day, students will not be charged for the material. Refunds are subject to the discretion of the Textbook Manager.

Am I able to use Student Aid/Financial Aid to rent my books?

Yes! Students can use credit or debit cards, cash, checks or College Store gift certificates to pay for rented books in the College Store. Through the store website students can pay by credit, debit, or financial aid (Campus Card ID).

What if my rented book gets damaged or lost?

If the rental book gets damaged beyond reasonable use, lost, or stolen, the student will pay the difference between the rental price and the purchase price of the textbook. For example, if you rented the book for $50, and the retail price was $95, you would pay an additional $45 to the College Store instead of returning the book.

How do I return my rented books?

Books rented from the College Store are returned to the cashier at the registers in the College Store and will be provided with proof of return. Mailed returns must be postmarked by the deadline as stated in the first section. It is important that mailed materials have tracking information in case of damage or loss by the shipping provider.

Rental Agreement

(Student signs and receives when renting in the College Store)

When renting from the College Store, you understand that you are renting (not purchasing) the textbooks and must return them to the College Store no later than the Friday of finals week. Failure to return any rented textbooks by the due date will be considered intent to purchase, and your account will be charged the difference between the rental price already paid, and full retail price, plus a nominal non-return fee. Minimal highlighting and writing is allowed. Books must be returned in good condition and free of excessive damage. Excessive damage is any damage that would prevent another student from reasonably being able to use and gain the full learning value from the textbook (water damage, mold, missing covers, missing pages, destroyed text on pages, and the like). Books returned with excessive damage will prevent a successful rental return, and you will be charged the difference between the rental price, and full retail price (new or used depending on the condition prior to rental).