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Chasing Cheaper Textbooks
If you have kids or grandkids in college, or even if you’re in college yourself, you know about the high cost of higher education. But for real sticker stock, visit the campus bookstore. Overall, the cost of college textbooks has tripled since 1986, reports the federal Government Accountability Office, to about $900 a year per student. To save money, consider these options: • Buy online. Compared to the on-campus bookstore, you can sometimes save at online bookstores such as and . Also, comparison-shop at textbook-specific search engines such as , , and . You can search at those sites by the book’s title, author or ISBN number. • Rent. Many students use their books for only one or two semesters, a fact that has prompted a growth in rental services such as , and . Expect savings of 33 to 80 percent compared with buying the books new. • Go electronic. Students who want to carry a light load—physically and economically—should check out websites such as and , which offer downloadable electronic versions of popular titles. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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