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Where Can I Donate Textbooks - Many people have textbooks they no longer need. They or their children may have completed their studies. If you fall into this category, you may be wondering if you can donate textbooks, and if so, where. Thankfully, many places take used textbooks. Some of these places will donate the books to Third World countries or give them to needy students right here in the USA... more

College Success Tips - It’s that time of year when students head back to school. For millions that means college and a whole set of new challenges as students attempt to balance both their work load and their check books. Succeeding in college often has a lot to do with managing both, so we’ve compiled this list of College Success Tips that offer benefits to both your education and your cash flow... more

Buy Textbooks Online - Traditional textbook prices continue to rise. As printing and publishing costs go up, publishers have had to escalate prices on full print publications in order to make a profit for themselves. Many basic hardback textbooks cost in excess of $200 in today’s market. This is sometimes more than students pay per hour of tuition credit... more

Textbook Prices - Many college students today are spending nearly as much on textbooks for courses during a semester as they are for class tuition. That statement may sound exaggerated, but it is very much the truth. Some community college students pay around $100 per credit hour for tuition. It is not unheard of for some new textbooks to cost upwards of $200. While this may seem unfair and unreasonable, it is the reality of the current textbook market. There are options for students looking to control costs, and there is some hope for industry changes that could lead to lower costs in the near future.... more

Save Money in College - Starting college can be one of the most stressful periods in a person's life. For many, it will mean living away from home for the first time, and facing all the challenges that it brings. Money might never be in more short supply than during your college years, but sadly, most students have little experience in dealing with money issues. Everyone knows how crippling personal debt can become, so keeping a tight reign on your finances at college is a priority... more

Getting Financial Resources Vital for College Success - Each and every year millions of college students across the United States battle it out for scholarship contests, rather it be on websites, essay contests, academic scholarships, etc. As a college student myself and scholarship recipient, I know firsthand what it takes to ensure your college future is funded with free money... more