Catalog
Bookstore, 615-353-3315
The Nashville State Community College Bookstore is located in A-47 and is operated under the auspices of the college for the convenience of the students. The Bookstore carries all required textbooks and an assortment of student supplies, health and beauty aids, clothing, general reading materials, and emblematic items.
Textbooks are selected and approved by the teaching staff. Since the cost of books and supplies varies from one program of study to another and from semester to semester, only the average costs can be included in this catalog. The average cost of books and supplies is approximately $400-$600 per semester, depending upon the program of study. The majority of book and supply costs will be incurred during the fall semester. In courses requiring special equipment and supplies, additional costs must be added.
The Bookstore accepts cash, personal checks, or company checks (accompanied by a letter of introduction on company letterhead) made payable to CBA (College Bookstores of America), American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. There is a $35 charge for any check accepted by the Bookstore that is returned, in addition to the face value of the check. Students with returned checks will not be permitted to make additional purchases and a registration hold will be placed on the studentÕs account until the checks are redeemed.
If a class is cancelled, the full new purchase price of a book is refundable through the first two weeks of classes provided: (1) no markings have been made in the book; and (2) the cancel slip and sales receipt are presented when the refund is requested. (See "Return Policy" below.)
The Bookstore's normal hours of operation are:
Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
When students are not present, the hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Changes in Bookstore hours will be posted on its door and Web site.
Bookstore Return Policy
The Bookstore's policy on returns includes the following:
1. Only clean, unmarked, and unread books in new condition may be returned for the full price. The Bookstore Manager is the final judge on the condition of a book.
2. Books may be returned for any reason during the academic year for the first 10 days of class upon presentation of the Bookstore cash register receipt. After the first 10 days
of classes, all books returned to the Book Bookstore will be purchased at the Nebraska Book Company's catalog price. During the summer term, because of the shortened term length, books can be returned during the first 5 days of classes upon the presentation of the Bookstore cash register receipt. The Bookstore Manager will be the final judge on any special cases. Refunds are made in cash for returned items originally purchased in cash or by check after ten (10) days. Items purchased by credit card are credited to the credit card account. Items NOT accompanied by a Bookstore cash register receipt are not eligible for refunds.
3. Books that have markings in them, or which show signs of wear or damage, are classified as USED books and will be purchased according to the "Textbook Buy-Back" policy below.
4. Defective textbooks and supplies may be returned for REPLACEMENT upon presentation of the defective item and the cash register receipt.
Textbook Buy-Back Policy
During final exam week of each semester, the Bookstore conducts a textbook buy-back. The Bookstore will pay 50 percent of the retail price of a book if it has been adopted for the following semester, and the Bookstore is not over-stocked on the title. If the book is NOT scheduled for use the following semester, the purchase price will be limited to the wholesale value of the book as listed in the "Nebraska Book Company Wholesale Buying Guide" from NBC Nebraska Book Company (NBC). Books are bought back throughout the year, but at a price considerably lower than the semester's end price cited above, as set by the NBC "Used Book Wholesaler's Buying Guide."
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