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Please note the BookSaver fee per unit has increased $7.50 per unit to $27.50.
This is because Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) classes are NOT being included in BookSaver. Learn More

The Smart, Easy Way to Save on Textbook and School Material Rentals

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Rent & Save Money

Save up to $300 per semester! Rent all your required textbooks and school materials for just $27.50 per class unit. If you receive financial aid, you may use it to cover the cost. If not, you still save big. Join your classmates in making smart savings today.
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Register for courses, and we’ll handle the rest! We’ll prepare your materials for pick-up at the Campus Bookstore and email you when they’re ready. Simply return them at the end of the semester. It’s effortless and convenient!
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BookSaver is for all students at Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College. You can opt-in when registering to save money and enjoy convenience. To change your program participation status submit the BookSaver Opt-In/Out Form.
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BookSaver is a smart, easy, and affordable way to get your textbooks and school materials. For just $27.50 per class unit, you rent them instead of buying.

To ensure you only pay for what you need, courses that are ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) will not be included in the BookSaver cost calculation.

ZTC courses are classes that eliminate the need for students to purchase traditional textbooks by using free materials like Open Educational Resources (OER), library e-books, and other open-access materials.

By excluding these units, you avoid paying the $27.50 per unit fee for courses that already offer free materials, resulting in lower overall costs and more flexible budgeting.


  • Less Stress: No more hunting for the right books. Everything you need will be ready for you at the Campus Bookstore.
  • Cool Digital Tools: Use digital features like e-book highlighting, flash cards, and note-sharing to help you do well in your courses.
  • For Everyone: Even if you don't get financial aid, you still save money with BookSaver.

You can Opt-In or Opt-Out of the BookSaver Program when you first register for classes.

You can change your program participation status (opt-in or out) of the BookSaver program by submitting the BookSaver Opt-In/Out Form:

The BookSaver Opt-In/Out forms are processed four times each day to update the student’s account and balance.

Students who register before the end of the third week of the semester can submit the BookSaver Opt-In/Out form to change their selection.

If you first register for courses after the third week, you can make changes to your selection until the end of the sixth week of the semester using the BookSaver Opt-In/Out form.

After the sixth week, no changes to your opt-in/out selection will be permitted for the semester.

Check how much BookSaver can save you by going to the Crafton Hills Bookstore or San Bernardino Valley College Bookstore and enter your student ID under the "Get Your Textbooks" section.

No. You need to pay for BookSaver before getting access to your textbooks and course materials. Please pay before class begins to get your materials on time.

Pay through Self-Service, your online student account or in person at Admissions & Records. The Campus Bookstore will not collect your payment.

Please note: Student fees must be paid in their entirety to access BookSaver. Once paid, you will have access to your textbooks after 24 hours.

Crafton Hills College Bookstore
Phone: (909) 389-3250
Email: craftonhills@bkstr.com
Crafton Hills Bookstore Website

San Bernardino Valley College Bookstore
Phone: (909) 384-4435
Email: sbvc@bkstr.com
San Bernardino Valley College Bookstore Website

After you register for your courses and pay for BookSaver, the Campus Bookstore will get everything ready for you!

You will get emails with instructions on how to access your digital materials in the Canvas learning system. For physical materials, the Campus Bookstore will tell you when you can pick them up.

Helpful Tip: When the Campus Bookstore emails you, it will be from one of the following email addresses:

Course materials include more than just textbooks. They cover select required items you need for a class, like digital materials, manuals, lab coats, and goggles.

BookSaver only covers limited required textbooks and course materials. It does not include school supplies like pens, pencils, notebooks, or scantrons. Suggested or recommended items are not covered.


  • Required: You need these textbooks or materials for the course. BookSaver only provides affordable rentals for these required materials determined by your instructor.
  • Recommended: The instructor thinks this book might be helpful.
  • Suggested: These items are often bought with the required textbook or found useful by other students.

Yes. Yes, BookSaver is for all students at Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College. Whether you are full-time, part-time, new, or returning, you can save money and enjoy the convenience of BookSaver.

Yes. You can use your financial aid to pay for BookSaver. However, you need to pay for BookSaver before getting access to your textbooks and course materials.

Please pay before class begins to ensure you have your materials on time. You can pay through Self-Service, your online student account. The Campus Bookstore will not collect your payment.

All students have the option to enroll in BookSaver when registering for classes.

If student's choose to change their mind after their registration process the students can submit a BookSaver Opt-In/Out Form online at CHC and SBVC or CHC and SBVC Admissions and Records Office.

No. The program is not required. The BookSaver is an optional program students choose to participate in.

You can opt out during class registration or by submitting a BookSaver Opt-In/Out Form online at CHC and SBVC or CHC and SBVC Admissions and Records Office.

If you are taking classes at both Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College and you opt out, you will be opting out from BookSaver at both campuses.

Helpful Tip: You can't opt out of BookSaver for just some classes. You must opt out for all your classes for the whole semester at once.

No. You can't opt out of BookSaver for just some classes. You must opt out for all your classes for the whole semester at once.

You can Opt-In or Opt-Out of the BookSaver Program when you first register for classes.

You can change your program participation status (opt-in or out) of the Booksaver program by submitting the BookSaver Opt-In/Out Form:

Students who register before the end of the third week of the semester can submit the BookSaver Opt-In/Out form to change their selection.

If you first register for courses after the third week, you can make changes to your selection until the end of the sixth week of the semester using the BookSaver Opt-In/Out form.

After the sixth week, no changes to your opt-in/out selection will be permitted for the semester.

The BookSaver Opt-In/Out forms are processed four times each day to update the student’s account and balance.

The Campus Bookstore will automatically get this information.

  • Added courses: After you pay for BookSaver, within 24 hours, you'll get an email with details on accessing your digital materials or see them in your Canvas page. For printed materials, you'll get an email from the Campus Bookstore when they're ready for pick-up.
  • Dropped courses: For courses dropped before the last day to drop/add/opt-out, access to digital materials will be disabled automatically. Printed materials must be returned to the Campus Bookstore. Check your online student account, Self-Service, to learn more about those deadlines.

Printed materials are rented and must be returned to the Campus Bookstore by the last day of finals.

Digital materials can be used for at least 180 days and sometimes longer, depending on the publisher.

No. The format (print or digital) is decided before classes start based on what the course requires. Most textbooks and materials will be delivered in a digital format. In very few instances, students will receive hard copies.

If you prefer a printed textbook, please contact the Campus Bookstore for options. You will need to pay the full cost of the printed material out of pocket.

Check the course list at the Campus Bookstore to see what format is used.

Crafton Hills College Bookstore
Phone: (909) 389-3250
Email: craftonhills@bkstr.com
Crafton Hills Bookstore Website

San Bernardino Valley College Bookstore
Phone: (909) 384-4435
Email: sbvc@bkstr.com
San Bernardino Valley College Bookstore Website

You will see a charge labeled "BookSaver" on your college bill. You can pay this charge through the college portal.

Yes. You will only be charged for the classes you are registered for until the Last Day to Process Drops.

You can request a refund petition by contacting one of these offices:

Crafton Hills College
Admissions & Records
CHC's Refund Petition

San Bernardino Valley College
Admissions & Records
Click on Enrollment Fees

Yes. You can use the fee for the new class. You will only be charged for the classes you are registered for until the first day of class.

Your high school might cover the cost of your college textbooks and class materials. If they do, you don't need to do anything else. If your high school doesn't provide these materials, you might be eligible for BookSaver. Check with your high school to find out.

For more questions about dual enrollment, contact:

Crafton Hills College
Ali Raventos, Student Services Coordinator
Phone: (909) 389-3370
Email: araventos@craftonhills.edu

San Bernardino Valley College
Brian Thompson, Director of Secondary Education Partnerships
Email: bthompson@valleycollege.edu

You're Still Covered: If you get help from programs like EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, or NextUp, you'll still get your textbooks through BookSaver. These programs will pay for your textbooks up to a certain amount.

Seeing Charges and Credits: You might see a "BookSaver" charge on your student account at first. Don't worry—this will be taken care of later. The Student Fees office will use the money from EOPS or other programs to pay this charge. If your textbooks cost more than what you get, you'll need to pay the difference.

Opting Out: If you decide not to use BookSaver, you'll get your textbook support directly at the Campus Bookstore. EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, or other special programs will inform the Campus Bookstore, and they'll add the amount you get to your bookstore account. This applies to required textbooks only.

CalWORKs Students: If you're in CalWORKs, nothing changes. You'll keep getting your cash benefits as usual, depending on whether you're studying full-time or part-time.

Need More Help? If you have any questions about how these programs pay for your textbooks, please contact the EOPS office:

Crafton Hills College EOP&S/CARE/CalWORKs
Phone: (909) 389-3239
CHC EOP&S/CARE/CalWORKs Website

San Bernardino Valley College Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
Phone: (909) 384-4412
SBVC EOP&S Website

To ensure you only pay for what you need, courses that are ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) will not be included in the BookSaver cost calculation.

  • ZTC courses are classes that eliminate the need for students to purchase traditional textbooks by using free materials like Open Educational Resources (OER), library e-books, and other open-access materials.
  • By excluding these units, you avoid paying the $27.50 per unit fee for courses that already offer free materials, resulting in lower overall costs and more flexible budgeting.

We believe this change creates a more equitable and valuable program, supporting our commitment to making higher education affordable and accessible.

If you have questions about the BookSaver Program or need help identifying your ZTC courses, please visit the campus bookstore website.

Crafton Hills College Bookstore
Phone: (909) 389-3250
Email: craftonhills@bkstr.com
Crafton Hills Bookstore Website

San Bernardino Valley College Bookstore
Phone: (909) 384-4435
Email: sbvc@bkstr.com
San Bernardino Valley College Bookstore Website