Open Textbooks Can Save College Students Money

Open textbooks (or digital textbooks) may become an alternative for traditional textbooks, as college students try to save money while pursuing higher education.  The following infographic has more information these textbooks, including their costs in contrast to the more traditional ones. Continue Reading

11 Textbook-Buying Tips for Cash-Strapped Students

Andrea Woroch

The key to managing college expenses is planning ahead. Among the major costs cutting into  every student’s budget are textbooks. In fact, the College Board’s latest Trends In College Pricing report shows college students shell out up to $1,213 per year on books and supplies.

Reviewing your syllabus and speaking with the professor regarding required materials is a good first step, but there’s more to it than that. Study up on these textbook-buying tips to avoid going broke before the first day of class. Continue Reading