Frequently Asked Questions


Apparel:


How quickly will I receive my ISU Extension and Outreach apparel order?

Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks for your order to be fulfilled.



Payment:


What payment types are accepted?

  1. VISA/MasterCard/Discover/American Express
  2. Check/money order -- payment in full must be received (with a copy of your order confirmation) before any shipment of your order will occur.

Make checks payable to: Iowa State University, FEIN: 42-600-4224

Send payments to: 

ISU Extension Store

119 Printing & Publications Building

2333 Kooser Drive

Ames, IA 50011-1099


All payments must be U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank.


How do I order online and pay using a check/money order?

Browse the Extension Store placing your desired items into your shopping cart and begin to checkout, entering the required shipping/billing information. Select Check/Money Order for your payment method and click Next to advance to the Submit Order page. Please verify all information is correct and click the Finish button. Please click this button only once.


You will then see a confirmation page displayed with instructions on where to mail your check. Include one copy with your check payment or list reference your order number on the check.


What name/merchant/seller/etc.will appear on my credit card statement?

SHOP AT IOWA STATE UNI AMES IA will appear on your credit card statement.



Products:


Where do I access my digital media and ecourse purchases?

After logging into the Extension Store, you will find all purchase history in the "Order History" section. If you open the order information for the corresponding order, you will find the link to the product with access to the course or link to download. eCourse access is also provided via email at the time of purchase to the email address assigned to said account.


Are digital products accessible to those who utilize assistive technology?

ISU Extension and Outreach is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for persons with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience of our products and applying the relevant accessibility standards. The content on this site may not be owned or authored exclusively by ISU Extension and Outreach, therefore the copyright occasionally belongs to another author or organization. In this situation, the digital accessibility of that product cannot be guaranteed. Please review ISU Extension and Outreach's Digital Accessibility Statement (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/legal) for more information.


How do I obtain permission to reprint one of your publications?

Please visit our Terms and Conditions page. Instructions and forms are located on this page for you to download, fill out, and submit.


Who do I contact if I have a question about the content found within a publication, ecourse, etc.?

Questions regarding the content of educational products can be directed to the Extension Store on the Contact Us page.


What is a zipped file, and how do I open it?

Generally, zipped files from the Extension Store contain more than one file when opened. Zipping multiple files together allows them to be sent as one package. Zipping files also compresses and encrypts them. This not only minimizes the file size, but also protects the contents from corruption when transferred.


To open a zipped file using a Windows Operating System: 

Right click on the zipped file and select “Extract All”. A new, unzipped folder with the same file name will appear in the same folder location as the zipped file. The folder will contain all of the contents of the zipped file.


To open a zipped file using a Mac Operating System: 

Double click the zipped file. A new, unzipped folder with the same file name will appear in the same folder location as the zipped file. The folder will contain all of the contents of the zipped file.



Shipping, Handling, and Distribution:


What are your shipping and handling rates?

Extension Store's Distribution Center ships all orders via United Parcel Service (UPS) to provide you the quickest method as possible.

Our shipping and handling rates are based on 3 factors:

  • the number of items ordered
  • the weight of those items
  • the location of where those items are being shipped to

To determine your shipping and handling, simply add items to your shopping cart. If signed in to your account the S&H will automatically be displayed for you. If you have not yet signed in, from the system prompts simply select the location where your order will be sent and your S&H will be displayed.


Can I pick up my order at the Extension Store?

Yes, please select the pick up option during checkout when you are entering your shipping information. We will hold your order at the Distribution Center.


Kindly allow a minimum of 3 hours to process your order completely.


Can I purchase products if I am not located within the United States?

Yes. International shipping charges can vary widely based on weight and country. In order to expedite the processing and shipping of your international order we apply an up-front estimated shipping and handling fee (subject to adjustment). If the actual cost is less, your credit card will be credited back any difference between this fee and the actual shipping and handling charges incurred. If the actual cost turns out to be higher, we will contact you with the new total and offer you the option to proceed or not. Any credit will be applied to your credit card within 5-7 business days.