Textbooks are a necessary, fundamental learning tool for all students. CCP students must make sure that they have ordered their textbooks and course materials before the beginning of the semester to ensure that they have their textbooks for courses.
Find Your Book List & Course Materials
Textbook access depends on the course's format. Some courses use traditional textbooks that can be ordered through FlashLine. Other courses use Flash Books which provides digital textbooks and course materials directly through Canvas.
You can find the required textbooks for your courses by:
- Logging into FlashLine
- Going to Student > Courses and Registration > View or Print Course Schedule and Purchase Textbooks.
After selecting the course term, students can click "Purchase Books from the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Bookstores" to view a detailed list of all required textbook materials.
Students who are taking courses from different Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ campuses may be required to purchase textbooks in groups based on each individual campus. For example, students taking courses online or in person from the Kent campus and the Geauga campus may be required to purchase textbooks separately.
Digital Textbooks
Some textbooks may be accessed in digital form. Digital textbooks are ordered through the same system as traditional textbooks and can be accessed through a student's Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ email after purchasing.
Flash Books
Many Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ courses use Flash Books to allow students to access course materials directly in Canvas. Flash Books are charged directly on students' accounts as a Flash Books fee and are available on the first day of the semester.
IMPORTANT: To access Flash Books, students must opt in at the start of the semester. Opting out will remove students' access to required textbooks and course materials if students don't plan to purchase required materials separately.
Tip: Some courses may also participate in Flash Books, which provides required digital course materials for participating course sections at reduced prices. Learn about Flash Books.
How Are CCP Textbooks Paid For?
CCP textbook costs depend on students' enrollment type and CCP funding status.
| Student type | Tuition cost | Textbook cost | Course materials cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public high school students | No cost | No cost | No cost |
| Non-public students (state-funded) | No cost | No cost | Paid by student |
| Homeschool students (state-funded) | No cost | Paid by student | Paid by student |
| Self-pay students | Paid by student | Paid by student | Paid by student |
High School Students
High school students should work closely with their school counselor to make sure their textbooks are ordered correctly, and the funding award is applied. Local high schools are responsible for payment and have final say, often offering textbooks directly from the school.
Some schools may provide students with access to textbooks if courses are taken directly at the high school.
Important Note for Self-Pay CCP Students
Students who choose to self-pay for CCP courses are responsible for the costs of textbooks and required materials, including Flash Books charges that are listed in FlashLine under:
Student > Finances > Student Account > Account Summary
