Raider Ready

Central Community College is excited to announce Raider Ready, a new course material delivery program that provides access to your required course materials in a convenient package before the first day of class. With this new program, all your required course materials are included as a course charge at a savings of 35-50%.

This program will begin with the Spring 2025 semester.

 

The Raider Ready Process:

  • You register for classes 
  • One month before classes start, you will receive an email instructing you to review your courses and choose how to receive your materials 
  • The bookstore will prepare your course materials in a convenient package 
  • You will receive an email notification when your order is ready for pickup at the bookstore or when it ships, depending on your selection  
  • Your digital materials will be delivered within Canvas  
  • When your courses are over, the bookstore will send you helpful reminder emails to return your rental course materials  

 

We are excited to offer you this convenient, affordable way for getting all your course materials!

 

Are you Raider Ready?

Link available soon

 

Questions about Raider Ready?

What is the Raider Ready program?

Raider Ready is a course material delivery program that ensures that ALL students across ALL courses have access to learning materials on or before the first day of class, which allows them to use course content from day one and supports their academic success. 

Through this program, physical books will be conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis, and digital materials will be delivered directly within Canvas. Costs will be included in the student’s account. At the end of the term, students will receive email reminders to return their physical course materials to the bookstore. 

With Raider Ready, all required course materials are provided for a fee of $22 per credit hour applied to your student account. 

 

NOTE: By default, each new semester ALL registered students are opted-IN to the program. You must confirm your physical materials by choosing your preference between on campus pickup and delivery.

What does the book fee cover?

Raider Ready provides all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and digital textbook versions to eligible students at a fee of $22 per credit per semester (ie. $22 X 15 credits = $330). 

Textbooks are issued on a rental basis and must either be returned or purchased outright at the end of the term. E-book subscriptions will automatically expire. No return is needed.  

The charge does NOT cover “recommended” texts or consumable class supplies (goggles, kits, etc.). 

 

*If you select to have the physical book shipped, there is a $8.95 flat rate shipping fee. 

How do I determine if it’s worth it?

Thirty (30) days before the start of each semester, you will receive a personalized email from Barnes & Noble College inviting you to view your course material requirements in the Raider Ready portal. 

  • If any particular course has no materials required, that course will not be listed. 
  • If a particular course material summary is listed as “pending,” you will receive an update email once a text has been adopted by the professor. 
  • If no texts are required in any of your courses, you will not receive an email, and you should opt out. 

With this information, you can compare pricing on the open market and a la carte through the CCC bookstore vs. the per credit hour charge to help inform your decision.

What is the timeline for the Spring 2025 semester?

December 9, 2024 – Email from Barnes & Noble College sent to CCC email with cost savings estimate and link to a personalized landing page. On the landing page you will be given: 

  • Required course material, 
  • Information if course material is print or digital, 
  • Instructions on how to select delivery preferences, and 
  • Information about recommended material.  
  • Recommended materials are not included in the cost of the Raider Ready program. 

Between 12/9/24 to 1/13/25 – Verify your delivery preference 

  • Pick-up at campus bookstore or 
  • Have shipped directly to you ($8.95 shipping charge) 

January 13, 2025 – First day of spring semester 

January 24, 2025 – Opt-Out window closes 

May 7, 2025 – Return physical books to Barnes & Noble College Bookstores

Who is eligible to participate?

All students are automatically registered for the program with the following exclusions:

  • Nursing Assistant & Medication Aide Course Number: HLTH 1200 and HLTH 1210
  • EMS/EMT Course Numbers: HLTH 1750, HLTH 1780, HLTH 1820, HLTH 1870
  • Early College/Dual Credit (offered at high schools): All section 6's
  • Internship with Course Numbers: All start with 186
  • Truck Driving (Certificate Only) Course Numbers: TRUK 1620, TRUK 1640, TRUK 1660, TRUK 1700, TRUK 2000
  • Substitute Teaching Workshop Course Number: PRDV 1040
Can I opt-out?

Yes, you have the option to opt-out (unregister) from the Raider Ready program each semester during the opt-out window.  

When opting out of the Raider Ready program, you will lose access to any digital course material, access codes and will need to purchase the material yourself.  

If cost is an issue, it is recommended that before you opt out, contact the bookstore to get the book(s) purchase price because the purchase cost may be more than if you participate in the program.  

Opting out is for the term (not per course or per session). If you opt out and add class(es) later, you will need to purchase those book(s) as well. 

The opt-out period for each semester is open 30 days prior to the first day of class and ends on the 10th day of class. Access to digital materials within Canvas will be removed for students who opt-out and end on the last day of free add/drop.

Link to Opt Out coming soon

Can I opt back in?

Link to Opt back in coming soon

The opt-out period for each semester is open 30 days prior to the first day of class and ends on the on the last day of drop/add. Access to digital materials within Canvas will be removed for students who opt-out.

 

 

 

How do I pay for the Raider Ready program?

The $22 per credit hour charge is automatically added to your student account based upon the number of credit hours enrolled in. Payments from grants, scholarships and other financial aid can be applied to the program charges.

When are my textbook rentals due back to the bookstore?

The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the last day of the semester. You will receive email reminders ahead of the rental deadline.

Can I buy my rented textbook?

Yes, the program provides you with the option to purchase any rental textbooks at a reduced rate during the semester.

Do I need to return books if they are for a continuation course?

Yes, you will still be required to return continuation course textbooks. You will be issued the same title for the next semester of the continuation course.

How do I return printed material?

You can return printed material back to your campus bookstore, or you can ship the material back.

To ship printed material back, in the reminder email to return books, there will be a link to a pre-addressed shipping label. There is a flat $5 shipping fee to return printed material by mail.

What happens if I never verify my order?

You will receive an email every other day from the bookstore to remind you to verify your order. If you do not opt-out, rental materials will be held at the bookstore, digital materials will be accessible within Canvas, and your student account will be charged.

 

If I never pick up my books, will I still get charged?

Yes, if you do not opt-out, physical materials will be held at the bookstore, digital materials will be accessed through Canvas and your student account will be charged.

 

What if I drop a class(es)?

If you have already received your materials, you may simply return the book(s) to the bookstore within 48 hours of dropping class(es). If you drop a class and enroll in a different class, the bookstore will “swap” the required textbooks or access codes to ensure that you have what you need for your current course schedule. 

What if I add/drop a class late?

Once the bookstore receives notification of your schedule change (usually will occur within 24 hours), your required course materials list will update, and you will be asked to confirm your preference between on campus pickup or delivery for any new materials and reminded to return within 48 hours any materials you may have received for your dropped course.

This does not apply to any classes you withdraw from, only those that would be exceptional drops.

Can I opt-out if I picked up my textbooks?

Yes, you will have 48 hours to return your textbooks after opting-out of the program. If rental textbooks are not returned to the bookstore by the due date, students will be assessed a replacement and non-return processing fee. The replacement fee is 75% of the new book price at the time of purchase and the non-return processing fee is 7.5% of the new book price at the time of purchase.

Who can I contact if I have questions or issues?

All students using digital materials in the Raider Ready program should contact the Bookstore Customer Care at [email protected] for assistance.

If you have questions about the program or picking up physical material, please contact your campus bookstore.  

Grand Island Campus, Centers, & Online - Merriah Bockmann - [email protected] | 308-398-7418

Columbus Campus - Wendy Gaunt - [email protected] | 402-562-1251

Hastings Campus - Alexis Hoselton - [email protected] | 402-461-2445

 

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