University of Houston says Cougar Textbook Access Program saved students $10.2 million

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The price of textbooks is often a major expense for college students. Now more colleges are tapping into what's called OER, Open Educational Resources, to help cut down that cost.

The University of Houston rolled out a new program this school year that it says saved students more than $10 million on books.The price of textbooks is often a major expense for college students. Now more colleges are tapping into what's called OER, Open Educational Resources, to help cut down that cost.

SUGGESTED: How to negotiate a lower rent: Tips for savingDebbie Huebler, Executive Director of UH's Auxiliary Services, says students can easily opt out if they find they can buy their books for less elsewhere. Plus, adds Huebler, "Students who need financial aid or scholarship dollars can apply that directly to the fee." UH reports CTAP has saved students $10.2 million in the 2023-24 school year.

 

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