| Once in college you are required to buy your | | | | look around before you go to the stores on |
| own text books for lessons/lectures as well | | | | campus and spend a boatload on new books. |
| as all pads and other writing implements. | | | | |
| Book can cost a lot, however if you follow | | | | Many students will try to unload their |
| these simple rules you can cut that cost down | | | | college text books after their classes are |
| by a drastic amount! | | | | over by selling them super cheap. Look for |
| | | | postings and ads at the student union on your |
| If you have a college student who needs to | | | | campus or other buildings where student |
| get their hands on a bunch of college text | | | | information is readily available. I guarantee |
| books, remember that you don't have to spend | | | | that on any given day there will be one or |
| the big bucks on new ones. Used text books | | | | two offering cheap books. Cutting costs this |
| can be found at any used bookstore. My | | | | way will save you hundreds every semester and |
| favorite used bookstore is Half-Priced Books. | | | | every student and parent of a college student |
| They have an impressive selection of | | | | knows how expensive it is to go to school |
| magazines, compact discs, records, and books. | | | | these days. A few hundred dollars here and |
| This wide selection also includes an endless | | | | there can really add up over the course of |
| supply of used books. You can find a book | | | | your college experience. |
| that is originally priced at $100 close to | | | | |
| $10. Many times you will find used books for | | | | I live in a college town and I see college |
| even less. | | | | text books at garage sales and yard sales all |
| | | | the time. My town is very over-saturated with |
| A great way to get your hands on these books | | | | students so there is a huge supply of text |
| is to search online for used ones. is a great | | | | books for sale. I have never paid full price |
| resource when looking for used books. I know | | | | for my text books because I spent a little |
| lots of students who save hundreds of dollars | | | | time hunting around for great bargains. Your |
| every semester by buying their books off of | | | | college text books do not have to cost you an |
| the Internet. If you are already living in a | | | | arm and leg. If you want to save a little bit |
| college town you may be able to find | | | | of money for your other expenses, look around |
| classified ads or public postings offering | | | | and you will find used college text books for |
| extremely discounted books. Whatever you do, | | | | all of your courses. |