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Survey highlights student problems with course material costs at Temple

27 February 2024 Sidney Rochnik

Temple students were shown to be more concerned with the extra costs of taking classes, while feeling less supported than state and nationwide students, according to surveys in April and September 2023.

Professors, look for more affordable textbook options

09 September 2021 Stella Rodriguez

A student argues that professors should try to relieve financial stress by finding affordable options for textbooks.

Editorial: Making texts more affordable

09 September 2013 Editorial Board

Professors assigning their own texts should consider cheaper alternatives.

A sign boasts that students saved more than $1 million by renting textbooks last year. Temple’s bookstore has the highest rate of textbook rentals. | HUA ZONG / TTN

Bookstore tops rental rate

26 February 2013 Amelia Brust

More than 20,000 units were rented from Temple’s bookstore since 2011.

Passing class without breaking the bank

30 August 2010 Christina Ciammaichelli

Follow these textbook tips to avoid bookstore hassles.

Web sites offer textbook alternatives

03 September 2009 Zac Owen

When cash is tight, don’t ditch the textbook completely; opt for these cheaper, environmentally friendly book-buying options.

Making the move

03 September 2009 Quentin Williams

Moving from Main Campus to its outskirts can come with more baggage than planned for.

Textbooks too heavy for students’ wallets to carry

23 September 2008

Buying used is the only immediate option for students.