How can I get my texts or instructional materials?
You can get information about your texts or instructional materials by checking the Registered student page as well as obtaining information from your instructor.  On line courses vary in their requirements for texts and instructional materials.  If your course has an orientation meeting it is important to attend as you will get necessary information about the requirements.  You can also go to the Seattle CC Virtual Bookstore at http://direct.mbsbooks.com/seattleccd.htm for more information.

If your course uses videocassettes you will need to:
Tape sets are available for rent from the Media Center. Order tapes in advance by calling 527-3611.  The cost is $32.75 for the quarter and sets must be returned at the end of the quarter. Students need to pay the fee at the cashier’s, then take receipt to Media Center to obtain their set.
Students may view tapes free of charge in the Media Center located on the 2nd floor of the Library. Please use this link to the NSCC library for hours and contact information: http://dept.sccd.ctc.edu/nslib/hours.htm.
Students living outside of the Puget Sound region may obtain videotapes by either mailing their payment (check) to the cashier’s office or faxing their credit card number and signature directly to the cashier’s office.  

If you are aware that you will be using the videocassettes you can pay the fee when you pay your tuition.  These fees are optional and therefore are not required to be paid at the time you pay tuition.

Media Center (206) 527-3611
Cashier’s Office (206) 527-3627    fax (206) 526-0068 

What’s the telecourse/videocassette fee for?
For Distance Learning courses that use copyrighted material, we must pay royalties, licensing fees, and broadcast fees for each student enrolled. The telecourse (FH) fee covers these costs. Various fees are defined.

Are fees refundable? Generally no, unless the student drops the class before the first day of the quarter. You may receive a partial refund if you drop your class before the 10^th day of the quarter.  For more information on tuition and fee refunds go to http://www.northseattle.edu/enroll/tuition.htm.  Since most telecourses meet only a few times, fees cannot be refunded later. Tape rental fees may be refunded if the set of tapes has not already been made.

If your course uses CDs you will need to:
Generally when you go to the class orientation meeting you will receive your copy of the course CD.  If you are unable to come to the orientation you must make arrangements with your instructor to get your class materials.

To obtain your textbooks you will need to:
Visit our Online Bookstore at http://direct.mbsbooks.com/seattleccd.htm or our Campus Bookstore online at http://northscc1.bkstore.com/bkstore/content.   This will give you the required texts.  You can purchase the books on line from The Virtual Bookstore.  Texts are also available in our on campus, please call the bookstore at (206) 527-3637 to confirm if your required text is in stock.  Be prepared to supply them with the course item number and name for your class (ie. 9555 HUM 110).  You may also be able to find your text online at one of the online book sellers.  When purchasing books or instructional materials online it is important to confirm the shipping dates and to insure that .

E-books fees and access: If your course uses an e-book, registration for the course includes the fee for the book. After you have registered and paid your fees contact your instructor for password and login information on how to access this e-book online.  Please note: by purchase of the e-book a student is granted the rights to one and only one copy, which can be read on-line, downloaded to one computer, captured on one CD, or printed onetime. The computer labs at NSCC only allow students to print up to 10 pages. 

What type of course software does the class use?
Distance Learning at North Seattle has access to several excellent course software programs that facilitate your learning in the “Virtual” classroom.  These include: First Class, Web CT, Blackboard, Front Page.  Each of these Virtual classrooms require you to access the class website and most are password protected.   

To get more information about the course software that is used in conjunction with your course please click on the following link,  Courseware Tutorials. 

After you are registered your instructor will give you the necessary information to allow you to access the class.  Many instructors also have a scheduled orientation class at the beginning of the quarter.  This orientation will give you important information about your class and software and it recommended you attend.  If you are unable to attend the orientation meeting please contact your instructor beforehand. 

Out of Region Students:
You may purchase supplies by mailing a personal check or by faxing your credit card number and signature. The correct location depends upon what it is that you would like to purchase and can be referenced at this site: Fees, Books and Videos