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New Programs Offer Textbook Options for Students
4/30/2010
 Students may find their book bags lighter and their wallets heavier in fall 2010. Two new programs – Book Look and Rent-a-Text – offer students textbook purchasing options.
Congress has passed the Higher Education Opportunity ACT that requires universities to provide upfront cost to students regarding any classes for which they register including the cost of text books, scheduling fees and lab fees. The law goes into effect July 1.
“Having the price of books and other fees so readily available will allow students to estimate the total cost of taking a course,” said Matt Prasifka, director of Campus Life and Auxiliary Operations. Prasifka works closely with Follett, a contract service provider that manages the university bookstore.
Follett’s Book Look Program works in conjunction with UST registration. When a student registers for classes online, a link to Follett‘s Web site will allow them to view the cost of required books for each class.
The law will affect faculty as well as students. Professors will have to submit their course book list earlier to ensure the University is in compliance with the law.
“In addition to the Book Look Program, Follett is also adding a book rental option for the 2010 fall semester called Rent-a-Text,” said Bart Stafford, manager of the UST Bookstore. “Many books will be available for a fraction of the buying price, and students will be able to annotate and highlight in the rented books.”
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