Students whose aid exceeds their charges can request a book deferment to purchase books at the Buffalo State College Bookstore. A book deferment is a line of credit that is repaid once the student's aid is disbursed.
Students must request book deferments in person at the Financial Aid or Student Accounts Office. Book deferments begin to be issued approximately three weeks prior to the start of the semester and can begin to be used the week before classes start. The deadline to request a deferment is the last day of drop/add week.
Prior to requesting a book deferment students should price their books by visiting the campus bookstore. They can also price their books online by completing the "Buy Your Textbooks On-Line Today!" section at the Barnes and Noble site.
There is a two business day delay from the time the student requests a deferment until they can use the line of credit in the bookstore. Students should plan accordingly. Book deferments are not available for summer classes.
The deadline to use the book deferment is the fourth Friday of the semester. Unused book deferment credit will then be transferred back to a student's Banner student account and a refund issued by Buffalo State within 14 days if applicable.
