How to Save Big on College Book Costs

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Tip 1 - 7 Tricks To Save Big Bucks On College Textbooks

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Snejk | permalink

Here are 7 ways you can save money on college textbooks.
Tags: Education,Personal Finance

For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertberger/2014/08/05/7-tricks-to-find-the-best-deals-on-college-textbooks/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - 8 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks - US News

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Stefan Lenke | permalink

Checking the library and renting books can save students money, so they can spend more on pizza.
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For further reading: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2013/07/26/8-ways-to-save-money-on-college-textbooks ^[2]

Tip 3 - 10 Strategies for Saving on College Textbooks - US News

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ian Roche | permalink

Forget about the overpriced campus bookstore, and opt for an e-book or rent your textbook instead.
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For further reading: http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2014/08/01/10-strategies-for-saving-on-college-textbooks ^[3]

Tip 4 - 11 Ways to Save Big on College Textbooks

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jo Albers | permalink

Want to cut textbook costs 20 to 80 percent? Here are some tried-and-true tricks from a former grad student.

For further reading: http://www.moneytalksnews.com/11-ways-to-save-big-on-college-textbooks/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - 6 Money-Saving College Textbook Tips for Freshmen

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by SFC Assassin | permalink

College textbook prices commonly evoke looks of disbelief from incoming college freshmen. $135 for a pre-calculus textbook and $65 for the supplement? That’s right, the cost of those new, glossy college textbooks has skyrocketed as publishers continue to crank out current editions almost every year. As a freshman, you’ll probably take at least four classes per semester, all in different subject areas. Additionally, textbooks for intro-level core classes often come with a higher price tag. Don’t have $600 to drop on books your first semester? By doing a little research, you can save the equivalent of a year's worth of late-night coffee breaks.

For further reading: https://www.unigo.com/pay-for-college/financial-literacy/6-money-saving-college-textbook-tips-for-freshmen ^[5]

Tip 6 - How to Save up to 70% on Textbooks

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Helena Starc | permalink

While the cost of class materials is going up, students are spending less on average. Here's how they're doing it—and how you can, too.
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For further reading: http://time.com/money/3145064/college-textbooks-save-cheaper-rental-used-online-ebooks/ ^[6]