CTE Textbook Lending Program

2026 Spring Textbook Lending Application Period: (December 8, 2025 – February 6, 2026)

The CTE Textbook Lending Program provides books for current CTE students to borrow to complete their Career Technical Education Certificate program.

Students must be enrolled, and available textbooks are provided on a first-come, first-served basis once approved.

CTE Textbook Lending Program Guidelines

• Eligibility Requirements
  • Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis as textbook quantities are limited.
  • Students must be officially enrolled in the class. Waitlisted courses will not be approved.
  • Applications are accepted only for classes in the current session.
  • Application processing time is 5-7 business days.
  • Students must have no outstanding textbooks from previous loans.  All previously borrowed materials must be returned before reapplying.
  • Students interested in extending or borrowing the same textbook from a previous term/session must return the original textbook and reapply for the textbook for the current term.
  • Once approved, textbooks must be picked up in person (no mailing options are available).
  • Students will receive an email notification when textbooks are ready. Please wait for the approval email prior to visiting the campus to pick up textbook materials.
  • Textbooks must be picked up within two weeks of the approval email. Textbook materials that have not been picked up within this timeframe will be returned to the lending inventory and applicants will be required to reapply.
• What to Bring for Textbook Pick-Up
  • Photo ID and NOCE Student ID
  • Printed Schedule Bill/Class Schedule showing proof of current enrollment

  You may print your class schedule/schedule bill at no cost from:

  • Career Skills and Resource Lab (during pick-up; free printing available)
  • Admissions and Records (StarHelp Office) at all NOCE centers
    • Hours: Mon-Thu 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Learning Center- Anaheim Campus, Room 140
    • Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  Please allow 20-30 minutes for the pick-up process.  Students will be required to read and sign the CTE Textbook Lending Program Agreement prior to leaving with their textbook(s).
• Textbook Use Guidelines

  To maintain eligibility:

  • No writing, highlighting, or marking the textbook(s).
  • Do not remove pages or labels.
  • Do not scratch or redeem any included access codes.
  • Textbooks must be returned within one week after your course end date.
  • Lost, damaged, or late-returned books may impact your eligibility to borrow textbooks in the future.
  • Textbooks are for your use only and may not be loaned to others.
  • Students are fully responsible for the condition of the textbook(s).
  • Account holds may be placed if textbooks are not returned in good condition.
• How to Return Textbook(s)
  • Bring your Student ID when returning textbooks.
  • Textbooks must be handed directly to staff and may not be left unattended anywhere on campus.
  • You will be asked to sign and date CTE Textbook Lending Program Agreement Form to confirm your textbook return.
  • No appointment is needed during regular semester hours.

  Return Locations:

  • In-Person:
    • Career Skills and Resource Lab, Anaheim Campus Room 606 (6th Floor)
    • Hours: Mon-Thu 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
      • A family member or appointed individual may drop off the textbook on your behalf. (Be sure to provide them with your Student ID number and contact information)

  • By Mail (if you are unable to return in-person)
    • NOCE Career Technical Education, 1830 W. Romneya Drive 5th Floor, Office #513, Anaheim, CA 92801 Attn: Robert Johnson  (Be sure to include your Student ID number and contact information)
• Helpful Links

  How to Confirm and Print Your Class Schedule

  How to Confirm Your Class Schedule on Mobile
• Questions?

  Contact the Career Technical Education Department

  • (714) 808-4915
  • careers@noce.edu