IMPORTANT HOUSING ANNOUNCEMENT

Please note that Allen Community College does not offer individual rooms for students.

Interested in Housing?

Due to changes with the new J1 system that has been implemented, individuals needing Housing at Allen Community College must be invited to use the Housing Application/Contract.

If you are needing or wish to be in Housing, please email housing@allencc.edu with your Allen ID number and a short message. We will then be able to add you to our system to access the Application/Contract.

Thank you!

Spring 2027 Housing Applications

Housing applications for Spring 2027 are currently closed. If you would like to be added to a list to be informed when applications will be open. Please email housing@allencc.edu. The Spring 2027 Housing Application will be for any student not currently in Housing. Thank you!

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Red Devil Food Pantry

The Red Devil Pantry intends to provide access to supplemental food and other necessities for students in need. The pantry offers a variety of nutritious food products and hygiene items and is available to any student currently enrolled at Allen Community College. For more information, please contact Virginia Shaffer (shaffer@allencc.edu).

Request pantry items here

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Student Employment Application

The Federal Work-Study program provides employment opportunities onsite to enrolled full-time students. Students are paid $10 per hour and work an average of 10 hours per week, receiving paychecks every two weeks. These funds are not credited to the student's bill. Students must meet the general financial aid eligibility requirements. The amount of the award is based on the student’s need.

Students interested in work study:

Must be enrolled full-time

Must have their account paid in full (self-pay, financial aid, or on a payment plan)

Complete and submit the application

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Textbooks: What You Need to Know

Allen Community College provides textbooks through physical rentals and electronic textbooks (ebooks). In-person courses typically use physical textbooks, while online courses generally use ebooks through Canvas. Some courses may vary.

In-Person Courses

Students taking in-person courses can pick up their textbooks at the Allen Bookstore in the Student Center. Textbooks are provided at no additional rental cost and must be returned in the same condition by the Monday after finals.

Bring your student ID number or full name when picking up books.

Online Courses

Online-course ebooks are available through Canvas and may use:

VitalSource — Access through the VitalSource link in your Canvas course and create an account using your Allen student email.
Cengage — Access through the “E-Book” module in Canvas and register using your Allen student email.
OER — Access textbook links through the appropriate reading or resource section in Canvas.

If your course requires a physical textbook, the bookstore will notify you by email. Books can be shipped at no charge with a prepaid return label.

For questions about textbooks for a specific course, email bookstore@allencc.edu.

Textbook Fees

There is no separate textbook rental fee. Textbook costs are included in the $15-per-credit-hour Instructional Materials Fee, which covers a variety of course materials.

Returning Textbooks

Return physical rentals to the Allen Bookstore by the Monday after finals. Bring your textbook rental receipt with your name and student ID.

Books may also be returned by mail using the prepaid UPS label provided with your textbooks. If you need a replacement label, contact the bookstore.

Return address:

Allen Community College Bookstore
1801 N. Cottonwood St.
Iola, KS 66749

Damaged or Lost Books

Students are responsible for the condition and return of rented textbooks. Books damaged by water, stains, tears, animal damage or missing pages may be refused and charged at the replacement cost.

Lost textbooks that are not returned or recovered by the end of the semester will also be charged at the replacement cost.

Questions?

Email: bookstore@allencc.edu
Phone: 620-901-6296