As a new academic year kicks off, maybe your first in college, I want to share some advice, whether at a community college, a four-year university or a public or private institution. It is about something which does not always get as much attention as tuition, room and board: textbooks.

Textbooks are not just heavy in your backpack; they can be heavy on your wallet. The College Board estimates students at four-year public universities spend between $1,200 and $1,500 yearly on books and supplies. Surveys from U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) show that some 65% of students have skipped at least once buying a required textbook because of the cost.

Buying textbooks is not just about saving money; it can change your whole college path. The National Course Materials Survey (2023) fou

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