The College Store offers an Amazon Special Order service to help students obtain educational materials that are not regularly stocked in the store. This service provides a convenient way for students to purchase eligible items using excess financial aid funds.
To qualify for an Amazon Special Order, items must be directly related to a legitimate educational need. All orders are shipped to the College's Poplar Bluff campus, where they are inspected before being released to the student for pickup. Due to limited storage space, large items such as desks, chairs, and other bulky furniture cannot be accepted through this program.
Students who wish to place a special order should copy the URL of the desired Amazon item and email it to bookstore@trcc.edu. If the product has multiple options, such as size, color, or model, those specifications should be included in the email to ensure the correct item is ordered.
Please note that The College Store does not provide warranties or extended warranty coverage for Amazon Special Orders. Upon receiving your merchandise, it is important to inspect the item carefully and verify that it is in proper working condition before discarding any boxes, packaging materials, or documentation.
Students are also encouraged to exercise caution when selecting items fulfilled by third-party sellers rather than Amazon. These items may have longer delivery times and, in some cases, may not arrive as expected. Additionally, refurbished products carry additional risk because The College Store cannot provide warranty protection or replacements beyond Amazon’s standard return policies.
The cost of an Amazon Special Order includes the price of the item plus a 10% service fee. The total amount will be charged to the student's account and may be covered by available excess Pell Grant or student loan funds. Any portion of the charge not covered by financial aid is the student's responsibility and must be paid directly by the student.
