Book Award Program Update

The Book Award is currently closed and will reopen for Fall 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Get ready now by updating your Student Educational Plan (SEP). Students must have an SEP dated Fall 2025 or later to be eligible.

Fall 2026 Book Award Application Windows

The NOCE Book Award Program will accept applications during the following window for the Fall 2026 semester. Apply early to ensure timely processing and award distribution.

Application window: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026

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What is the NOCE book award?

This program supports students enrolled in eligible NOCE certificate programs, including ESL and Career Technical Education (CTE), where required textbooks are part of the coursework.

This program does not apply to Emeritus programs, high school programs, or fee-based classes.

This award is provided as a credit at the Fullerton College Bookstore for assistance in purchasing required books and access codes as deemed necessary for the course by the instructor and available at the bookstore.

Award amounts are now standardized. All approved students will receive $100.

Please note: To support students’ academic progress, use of funds for non-required items is not permitted. Misuse of Book Award funds will result in ineligibility for future Book Award applications.

What are the requirements?

Complete an application for consideration and meet the following requirements:

  • 2026 Fall Semester registration in ESL or CTE certificate program courses
  • Student Educational Plan (SEP) completed (valid from the 2025 Fall Semester to the present)
    • Contact Counseling & Student Services to schedule an appointment for an SEP at (714) 808-4682
  • Written response in the application: Your educational and career goals

*Please note: Due to the anticipated number of requests, not all students who apply will receive a book award. This award is non-transferable, and we are unable to accommodate any reimbursement requests.

Need help buying textbooks?

Eligible students who have a financial need and need assistance with purchasing their books may apply via MyGateway.

Using a shared computer? Before starting the Book Award application, please verify that you are signed in to your own MyGateway account.

Apply Now

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • 1. How do I know if my class requires a textbook before I apply?

    While you may not know if a textbook will be required for your course, we encourage you to apply early.

    You can also check whether your class requires a textbook by:

    If textbooks are required for your class, they will appear in the bookstore system once available.

  • 2. Why am I unable to access the Book Award application?

    Only students who meet the Book Award eligibility requirements may access and complete the application. If you receive a message indicating that access is restricted, one or more eligibility requirements may not have been met.

    To be eligible for the Fall 2026 Book Award, students must:

    • Be registered in Fall 2026 ESL or CTE certificate program courses
    • Have a Student Educational Plan (SEP) on file that was completed during Fall 2025 or later
      • To schedule an SEP appointment, contact Counseling & Student Services at (714) 808-4682

    Before attempting to access the application again, please verify that all eligibility requirements have been met.

    If you believe you meet all requirements and are still unable to access the application, please contact the Book Award Program at bookawards@noce.edu for assistance.

  • 3. How will I know if I successfully completed the Book Award application?

    After you have reviewed and met the eligibility, go to the link, and begin the application. Apply Here

    Using a shared computer? If you are completing the Book Award application in a classroom, computer lab, or Counseling & Student Services office, please verify that you are signed in to your own MyGateway account before proceeding.

    • If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, you will be restricted from accessing and completing the Book Award application

    • Once the system has verified your eligibility and you have successfully submitted your application, a confirmation message will appear on the screen stating: “You have successfully applied for the NOCE Book Award!”

    • While we will try to provide book awards to as many students as possible, please note that due to the anticipated number of requests, not all students who apply may receive a book award.

  • 4. When will I know if I have been selected for the Book Award?

    Students will be emailed award notifications along with instructions on how to purchase their books.

    We will strive to notify recipients within 5–7 business days of application completion.

  • 5. When can I visit the Fullerton College bookstore to purchase my books?

    The Fullerton College Bookstore is open for in-store purchases.

    For the most up-to-date hours, please call (714) 992-7008 or visit the Fullerton College Bookstore Website.