$10 Million Saved and Counting: How Cosumnes River College’s Zero Textbook Cost Initiative Is Transforming Student Access
Cosumnes River College believes that no student should be held back by the cost of a textbook. That belief set the college on a path to becoming a 100% Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) institution, breaking down one barrier to make college more affordable and accessible to everyone.
With the average cost of books and supplies for a full academic year around $1,370*, these expenses can be a major barrier to success. Many students spend hours searching for used copies, go without them entirely, or even drop a class because they can’t afford the required materials. CRC’s ZTC initiative removes that burden so students can show up prepared from day one and focus on learning.
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