2026 Summer Textbook and Course Supplies Grant application

Textbook and Course Supplies grant

Sponsored by the Sandburg Foundation, the Textbook and Course Supplies grant offers a jump start to Sandburg student success! Sandburg has funds available to students facing financial hardships and having difficulties obtaining their textbooks and/or course supplies.

Grant recipients are required to have direct deposit set up through their mySandburg account. To sign up for direct deposit, log in to mySandburg, open the Transact tile, and proceed with the steps.

Questions? Please contact the Business Office at 309.341.5210 or boffice@sandburg.edu.

Please note that limited funds are available and are first-come, first-served.

We will accept summer textbook and course supply grant applications through Friday, June 12, 2026.

Name

First NameLast Name

Sandburg student ID#

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Sandburg student email address

Phone number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Degree/certificate program

Anticipated graduation year

Total number of credit hours enrolled in for summer term

Grade point average

Name of Sandburg academic advisor

I received a Sandburg Foundation scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year:

Amount of assistance requested ($500 is the maximum amount funded)

How did you hear about this program?

Please describe in detail your financial barrier and how the assistance will help you achieve your educational goals.

Please respond in paragraph format (100-200 words minimally)

Attach a PDF or JPEG copy of your required class textbook list and/or course supplies including prices (note: please choose "used" textbook if the option is available) Documentation of expected/estimated costs is REQUIRED for consideration.

Tip: Add all required items to your online cart and provide screenshots including the subtotal

To be awarded a Textbook & Course Supplies grant, students MUST have direct deposit set up through Transact.

Direct deposit (Please note that after 05/13/2026, any direct deposit information you've entered on self-service or through the Business Office will be deleted. You must re-enter the information into Transact to have valid direct deposit information. To sign up for direct deposit, log in to mySandburg, open the Transact tile and proceed with the steps. Questions? Please contact the Business Office at 309.341.5210 or boffice@sandburg.edu.

Affirmation: I have read and understand all criteria and requirements regarding the Sandburg Foundation's Textbook and Course Supplies grant, and I certify that all information I have supplied on this application is correct. I understand that applying does not guarantee approval, and that applying does not obligate the Sandburg Foundation to award me assistance. I hereby authorize the appropriate individuals to review my student records and disseminate information to the Textbook and Course Supplies grant review committee by e-mail as necessary. I understand that the information I have submitted will be handled privately and will not be shared beyond those with a distinct need to review my application (Sandburg staff members, Vice President of Advancement, Assistant Manager of Advancement, Assistant Manager of Alumni Engagement and Advancement Communications, and members of the Sandburg Foundation Board of Directors). I understand that those individuals may contact me for further information. I also understand that, while Sandburg goes to great lengths to ensure that my information is secure, electronic submission of this information is at the sole risk of the applicant if I choose to submit electronically.

I have read and understand the above affirmation statement. Enter your name below, which will serve as your electronic signature:

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