Textbooks can be another big expense when attending college.  See the tips below to help reduce textbook costs:

• Plan to spend about $100 per book.  Depending on your field of study, some books may cost significantly more.
• Buy the exact title and edition of the book for each class.
• To reduce you total expense, consider buying used textbooks whenever possible.
• Shop early for used books while they are still in supply and the good ones are still left.
• Check with friends to see if they have old books you might need.
• Consider delivery cost and time, as well as return policy, when buying books online.
• Some publishers provide you with the ability to download the textbook from a computer, sometimes at a reduced price over the printed version of the book, so check with your university bookstore to see if this option is available to you.
• Although it might be tempting to sell back all of your textbooks for ‘quick cash’, think about which of your books may be a valuable resource in your continued education and/or future career choices.
• Retain receipts for all textbooks purchased and be aware of the return policy.