Tag Archive: Free Textbooks

Students Save Through Free, Affordable Textbook Options

July 1, 2021

The East Central College library has saved students more than $500,000 over the past two years with free or affordable textbook options. The college is closing out its second year utilizing open educational resources (OER), which are teaching, learning and research materials that are either copyright free or have a license that allows for reuse,… View Article

East Central College Piloting Free Textbook Initiative for 2019-2020 School Year

May 9, 2019

According to the College Board, community college students spend an average of $1,400 on books and supplies each year. Many students have to use financial aid money or pay out of pocket to cover the costs. East Central College is launching a new initiative this summer to help lower textbook costs for students. By utilizing… View Article

Register for Classes Early and Win Free Textbooks!

March 26, 2018

One lucky current student who registers for Summer or Fall 2018 classes between March 26 – April 6 will win free* textbooks for next semester! The course schedule is available March 12 for students to view. You can check it out on the Student Services page under Registration and Student Records. Enrolling for classes early allows… View Article