How to Save on College Textbooks
Aug 31st, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, David H. LewisA student I know recently priced this semester's textbooks at the university bookstore at over $600. Since most online colleges are still using traditional textbooks, your costs may be comparable.
If you're looking for a way to save, check out my About.com article: How to Get Your Textbooks for Cheap or Free.
Here's a blurb:
"Textbooks can cost a small fortune. It seems that every year the required texts get heavier and the prices get higher. According to one study, the average student will pay almost $1,000 for books during a single year. An undergraduate student may end up paying up to $4,000 on books before he or she receives a degree. Unfortunately, distance learners don't always escape this fate. While some online schools offer a virtual curriculum, free of charge, the majority of online colleges still require their students to purchase traditional textbooks with hefty price tags. Books for one or two classes could total in the hundreds. However, showing a little shopping savvy could save you a significant amount of cash."
Don't go straight to your online college bookstore without considering your other options first. If you know where to look, it's possible to save hundreds on your course materials.
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