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CTE Lending Library

College of the Canyons offers its career and technology education students a textbook lending program, called the CTE Lending Library. This program allows students to borrow their vocational textbooks for the semester at no cost. It's 100% FREE, if you qualify.

The program is sponsored in part by the Career and Technical Education - Perkins IV Title IC Grant.

What are the student eligibility requirements?

The Student must:

  • Meet the definition of a special populations student for Perkins funds (a Federal Grant):
    • individuals with disabilities;
    • individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children;
    • individuals preparing for non-traditional fields;
    • single parents, including single pregnant women;
    • displaced homemakers; and
    • individuals with limited English proficiency
  • Have at least a 2.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
  • Be a regular college student currently enrolled at College of the Canyons
  • Have a declared academic program (major) and be enrolled in at least one class for that certificate program (Please see the CTE Lending Library - Textbook Availability List below.)

How do I apply?

  • Complete and sign a CTE Lending Library Application Form in the Financial Aid Office. Click Here to download the application.
  • CTE Lending Library Application Forms will be processed two weeks prior to the first day of the semester/term
  • Financial Aid Office Hours - Valencia Campus: Monday - Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM and Closed Friday - Sunday
  • Financial Aid Office Hours - Canyon Country Campus: Monday - Wednesday 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 7 PM, and Closed Friday - Sunday
  • For questions regarding this program please contact the Office of the Dean, Special Programs: (661)362-3824 or email Carolyn.Shaw@canyons.edu