Book Rental Agreement

M State's bookstores offer textbook rental! Textbooks eligible for rent may vary by store and semester. Rental fees can be charged to student accounts against financial aid, payment plans and other types of funding.

This copy of our rental agreement contains details:

M State bookstores rental agreement

As a registered student of Minnesota State Community and Technical College I choose to enter into an agreement with the M State bookstore to rent textbook(s) according to the following terms and conditions.

I understand that book(s) are rented for the current term only and may not be extended to another term.

I am renting and in possession of the rental book(s) shown on the receipt, or I have requested my order be mailed and understand that I am responsible for those book(s) upon the store’s delivery of the package(s) to the freight carrier.

I understand that the return policies of the store also apply to rented material.

I acknowledge that the book(s), whether new or used, are in good condition.

I authorize M State to secure my credit or debit card information on file until my rented materials have been returned or billed.

I am responsible for risk of loss from any cause, including theft, lost item(s), or return in non-resalable condition including, but not limited to, damage caused by liquids, smoke or fire, chemical spills, missing, torn, or loose components, odors, excessive writing or highlighting, or spine or cover damage.

The rental book due date is defined as on or before one business day following the last day of the semester.

I understand if I fail to return rented book(s) by the due date I will be charged for replacement price.

I will return the book, CD, and other components included with the book in resalable condition as described above or be billed for replacement price.

I understand I will be billed for any rented material returned in damaged or non-resalable condition as deemed by the bookstore staff.

If I ship my return, it must be received at the bookstore no later than the return due date with shipping prepaid.

I authorize the bookstore to charge replacement cost for conditions above to the debit/credit card secured on file or my student account. Replacement cost will be calculated as the current new book retail price at the time of billing.

I will not exceed the limit or cancel the credit/debit card on file until all rented materials are either returned to the bookstore, or the charges indicated above are paid in full.

I understand that any charges billed to my student account are subject to the college collection process.

I understand that once I have been billed by the store no refund will be issued.

I understand that M State has the right to suspend or terminate my rental account, or block or cancel future rental orders as a result of prior unreturned or damaged rental materials.

I understand that reminders and notices will be sent to me at my M State assigned e-mail address.

I fully understand and have received a copy of this Rental Agreement. I agree to all of the terms stated in this Rental Agreement.