4 Ways to Get Free College Textbooks
College students can find free textbooks via university libraries or sites such as Project Gutenberg.
August 14, 2013 RSS Feed Print
Textbooks can set college students back hundreds of dollars each semester, but free options may be available.
College can be a shock to the senses for many students. It can also be ashock to the wallet. Students can easily drop $200 on a single textbook – and that's just one book, for one class.
Arizona State University estimates full-time students will spend $1,000 on books this school year. Ohio State University suggests students budget nearly $1,250 for books and supplies, and the University of Southern California bumps that figure up to $1,500 for full-time undergrads.
Buying used instead of new can help students cut their book bill. Renting in lieu of buying can help students save, too. Budget-savvy students can go a step further by scoring free textbooks.
[Find out how to minimize your college costs.]
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