The Challenge
The cost of textbooks has been rising exponentially, putting an ever-greater financial burden on students as they pursue a college degree. Sometimes the cost of materials can be so prohibitive it can influence a student’s course choices or even force them to drop out of a class.
Who We Are
Spearheaded by staff at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, USF St. Petersburg (USFSP) launched a textbook affordability initiative to reduce the cost of materials for students. This initiative combines textbooks on reserve, e-textbooks and promoting affordable options to faculty so they can select course materials that sustain academic rigor while lowering costs to students. Launched in 2017, the initiative has already saved USFSP students an estimated $528,495 in 2018-19.
What Your Gifts Will Do
The funds raised for the textbook affordability initiative will be used to purchase e-books required in USFSP courses, as well as textbooks for our Textbook on Reserve Collection. All funds received will support USF St. Petersburg students who can’t afford to purchase their course materials.
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