-The high cost of some course materials can impede students’ academic success.
-In the 2020 College Board Report, "Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid," the average undergraduate should budget $1,240 - $1,460 for textbooks and supplies.
-The cost of textbooks is rising at a rate of 4 times inflation.
-Seven out of 10 students don’t purchase a required textbook during their academic career because of cost.
-60% of students have delayed purchasing textbooks until they’ve received their financial aid.
Explore the Grant and Scholarship Resources Guide to find information about the Student Government Association (SGA) Textbook Purchase Grant and other funding to pay for texbooks.
This guide will help you find the textbooks you need.
Use the links below or the tabs on the left side of the page to find ways to find your textbooks. Save some time and money too!
Oakton Bookstore
Oakton Library
Websites - Compare Textbook Prices
I need to get my textbook, but should I...
Buy the book new
Use the Digital Access textbook for your class (DDA)
Buy a used copy of the book
Rent the textbook
Buy an E-Book
Buy an E-Chapter
Get the book from the Oakton Library Textbook Reserve
Borrow the book from a Library
Explore the pages of this guide to check your options for getting the right textbooks, on time, and at the right price.
Check out more textbook prices at the Oakton Bookstore and find other websites that check prices on the Websites tab.
Student Government Association (SGA) Textbook Purchase Grant
Each year the SGA provides students financial resources to assist with the cost of textbooks. The application to be considered is available at: https://www.oakton.edu/_pdfs/admissions-forms/22-23-textbook-purchase-program.pdf
Students may email Financial Aid with questions about this grant or other options for help buying textbooks financialaid@oakton.edu