College Textbooks

With every semester comes the same old ritual: Millions of college students grit their teeth and bear the torture of spending an exorbitant sum of money on college textbooks. College textbooks are a worthwhile expenditure. However, you can significantly reduce their cost by doing your research and buying them used. more »

The average cost of college textbooks in the United States each semester, as of 2009, is $898, according to "Ripoff 101: How the Current Practices of the Textbook Industry Drive Up the Cost of College Textbooks," by Merriah Fairchild. After the semester is over, college students have three choices: keep their textbooks, give them away... more »

One of the greatest shocks to new college students is the cost of text books. It can be a great financial strain to buy new books each semester, so many students search for good deals on used books. If you have text books you no longer need, there are many ways to sell them and make back some of the money you spent. more »

The rising cost of college tuition and living expenses has put strain on many college students. Some are working more, devoting less time to education and more time paying for it. This often hurts the performance of students, lowering their GPA and the chances to further their education or qualify for the best jobs after graduation.... more »

Textbooks are a required purchase for almost every college course. For one semester alone, a student could purchase up to ten or fifteen books. Many students resell, throw out or keep their books after a course's end; however, consider book donation as another option for used textbooks. Finding a local organization that accepts used... more »