BEOC TEXTBOOKS: TO DEPOSIT OR PURCHASE?

To assist you in your decision to borrow or buy books, please review the textbook deposit/purchase options by program. All books are available through the book deposit option. However, some students may find it more convenient and sometimes less costly to purchase their own textbooks. All textbook questions should be directed to Academic Affairs, Room 205 or 718-802-3321.

TEXTBOOK DEPOSIT OPTION	TEXTBOOK PURCHASE OPTION
Pros: Place $40.00 deposit and receive books for program Receive books second week of term Deposit 100% refundable	Pros: Can keep the books Have books before start of term Purchasing books on line may sometimes be cheaper Can write in books May purchase books before start of term Keep books as reference for work and/or prepare for industry or national exams.
Cons: Can’t write in books Receive books second week of term Must return books at beginning of finals Must return books in re-usable condition to receive refund Books not available to prepare for industry or national exams after term end All textbooks must be returned to avoid blocked registration, verification of enrollment, grade entry, and all non-counseling related services	Cons: 100% refund not guaranteed. Refund policy determined by NYCCT or on-line vendor Purchasing books may be more expensive May not have books by start of term if backlogged or shipped on time by on-line vendor
Deposits are made in the BEOC Business Office, Room 400. MONEY ORDER ONLY!	Students may purchase books at NYCCT Book Store or on-line. CASH, CREDIT CARD, CHECKS or MONEY ORDER! NYCCT Book Store Address: 300 Jay Street Atrium 1st Floor Phone: 718-855-7339 Store Hours: Will be posted when available

TEXTBOOK OPTIONS

2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR

Questions regarding textbooks should be directed to Academic Affairs, Room 205 or 718-802-3321

PROGRAM	DEPOSIT OPTION	PURCHASE OPTION
ESL INTERMEDIATE	YES	NO
ESL ADVANCED	NO	YES (Required)
PRE-GED	YES (recommended)	YES
GED PREPARATION	YES	YES (recommended)
COLLEGE PREP	No	YES (Required)
COMPUTERS FOR WORKPLACE	YES (recommended)	YES
COMPUTER SERVICE / A+ COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY	YES	YES (recommended)
COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY	YES	YES (recommended)
DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING WEBPAGES AND WEBSITES	NO BOOKS REQUIRED!
MEDICAL BILLING & CODING	YES	YES (recommended)
MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION	YES	YES (recommended)
INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY/OFFICE SUPPORT	YES (recommended)	NO
COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING (30 WEEKS)	YES (recommended 1st & 2nd term)	YES (purchase of QuickBooks is recommended during the 3rd term)
COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING (10 WEEKS)	YES	YES (purchase of QuickBooks is recommended)
H&R BLOCK	PROVIDED BY H&R BLOCK
ATTAIN	NO BOOKS REQUIRED!