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Throughout the United States, college rates are rising to high levels that are difficult to afford. High school seniors are now struggling to find college grants, scholarships, and loans. Those who succeed wind up with large amounts of debt, but more fail in their goal and wind up bypassing
college. In New England, Vermont is one state with some of the highest college tuitions in the country.
The Rising Cost of College
Even the once affordable Community College tuitions are rising. In fact, a year of college at Community College of Vermont costs $180 per credit for Vermont residents, double that for out of stater's. All enrollments require a $50 non-refundable enrollment fee, $220 assessment fee, $80
field study fee, $80 placement fee, and $175 course challenge fee. A degree in web design requires 64 credits for graduation, so by the end of your enrollment, you will have paid over $11,000 in tuition alone. Books average another $1,000 or more. It's no wonder that students are struggling
to find jobs offering salaries high enough to pay back college loans.
Going Used
There are many advantages to using used college textbooks. For starters, by purchasing used college textbooks, you may gain a book that has a previous students notes in the margins. These notes can offer incredible benefits, especially if you find
the material challenging. Seeing another students insight can help you learn more.
Used college textbooks often offer savings of 25% or more off the cover price. If you are buying a textbook that costs $100, and only pay $75, there is another $25 that you can put to good use on groceries or college supplies.
Due to the fact that most students use two or three textbooks per class, the savings add up quickly.
Keeping More Money in Your Wallet
To get an idea on how much money can be saved, it is easiest to look at some of the most popular textbooks. Law students must have West's Business Law: Text and Cases, a book that is listed at $177.89. Buying it used at Ecampus.com saves you $35. College Algebra is often a requirement to
receive a degree, the book is listed at $125.33, yet it sells for lower than $113 when purchased used. The Art of Public Speaking is often another mandatory class. New, the book will cost well over $80, but used there are copies for around $75 or less.
Few students can afford the list prices for their required textbooks. Buying used textbooks saves money, offers past student's insight into the lesson material, and simply makes sense.
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