Finding Affordable Textbooks

College is already expensive enough--and high textbook prices can add to the cost. A few actions can help you save hundreds.

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August 4, 2019

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REGISTERING FOR CLASS

Look for class sections that have no books, free resources, or low-cost (under $40). there are several states that have mandated price transparency at registration, and Congress recommended it in 2008.
Avoid class sections that require the use of access codes, which force you to buy expiring access to a platform to submit homework.

BEFORE BUYING A BOOK

Look to see if your school’s library has a copy on reserve that you can use for free.
Join any Facebook groups or other “for-sale” pages at your school, and compare sites like Amazon to your school’s bookstore. Spend an hour shopping around for the best deal if you want your own copy to keep.
Consider using a digital etext or a rental book from a site like Chegg, and compare the rental cost to how expensive the book would be if you were able to resell it for 50% of its value.

HELP MAKE ALL TEXTBOOKS MORE AFFORDABLE