It's hard to think about next semester's textbooks before starting this semester's finals. But, if you want to save, now is the time. My recently updated About.com article shows how online students can save on textbooks. Here's the gist:

"Textbooks can cost hundreds of dollars a semester. If you want to save on next semester's textbooks, start now. Find out what books your online classes require. Then, see if you can find them for free or cheap. Keep in mind that some online universities partner with for-profit textbook sales companies and rely on sales as an extra source of income. This article will show you how to find discounted books (or even get them at no cost)."

When it comes to buying books, the early bird really does get the worm.