Issue/Question
- How do I use the USD Book Advance payment option in the online bookstore?
- I am having trouble paying for my books at the start of the semester, what options do I have?
- Is the book loan option still available?
- I do not understand what the Book Advance is. Can you explain?
- Why am I being charged $500, I did not authorize this amount to be put in my account?
- I do not need the Book Advance can you please take it out?
Environment
- usd.textbookx.com
- USD Online Bookstore
- usd.edu/textbooks
- Akademos
Cause
To help students pay for course materials and supplies, the University of South Dakota offers qualifying students a $500 interest-free Book Advance. If you are eligible, the Book Advance will automatically show as a payment option in the students' USD online bookstore account upon checkout.
Resolution
- Go to usd.textbookx.com
- Log in with your school credentials
- Add items needed to the shopping cart
Note: Required and optional materials will be shown per course
- For checkout, select the payment option Apply USD Book Advance
Note: If you do not want to use the Book Advance, do not select the payment option
- If your order total is more than the Book Advance balance, you will need to add an additional payment method, such as a credit card, to complete your order
- The amount used will be applied directly to your student university bill as a separate line-item charge
Note: You will only be billed for the amount used through the USD Book Advance and the payment will be due according to the terms of your university student account
- The Book Advance cannot be used to pay for a First Day Access charge on your university student account
Visit Book Advance for program and repayment details.