2025-26 Book Purchases

Saint Francis will continue our partnership with BNC (formerly MBS Direct), one of the largest distributors of new and used books in the nation. BNC provides a service that makes the process of ordering textbooks easy, efficient and cost-effective. BNC will maintain a list of the course offerings and the books and materials for each course. BNC will also reference the ISBN number for each book.

Please note: If a course does not require any books or the course is using an Apple iBook purchased through iTunes, a corresponding message will display that materials will be provided at a later date or purchased at a later date. Some courses will provide additional book lists on the first day of class. These will not go through BNC.

With the exception of the Apple iBook textbooks, students are welcome to purchase books from any vendor. Should you desire to use another vendor, please be careful to record the necessary textbook information, including ISBN number, prior to contacting any other textbook vendor.

When to Purchase Books

Purchase textbooks as soon as possible. You may lookup your course list at https://aurora.sfhs.com/regforms starting July 8. You can take advantage of a special program where you will save on shipping costs if you order early from BNC (in the first two weeks after the bookstore opens in July). Additionally, your access to quality used books at a discount is based on a first-come, first-served basis. MOST IMPORTANTLY, you must allow for adequate time for books to be delivered before school starts.

Book Returns

You have 30 days from the first day of school to return books for credit or refund. BNC will assume the freight if they had made a mistake by sending you the incorrect book. If you are returning a book because of a mistake made in ordering, the freight will have to be absorbed by the customer. Please review the Amazon and Apple websites for their respective return policies. Most digital content purchases cannot be returned so be sure you select the correct items when purchasing these resources.

How Can We Help?

Have questions about textbook orders, vendor options, or return policies? Our Academic Office is here to help you navigate the book purchasing process smoothly. Reach out to us anytime for assistance or guidance to ensure your student has all the materials needed for a successful school year.