Textbooks and course materials should be factored into the cost of a class

Factoring Textbooks into Class Costs

As a student of El Camino College, I believe that textbooks and course materials should be included in the cost of a class.

With rising tuition and education costs, colleges should take measures to alleviate student expenditures. However, I've found that costs for class materials are an additional financial burden, pushing students to spend more on required reading.

This semester, I enrolled in three classes, each costing $46 per unit for California residents, plus additional required fees. While this is more affordable than private colleges, there is room for improvement in terms of transparency regarding where students' money is being spent.

Textbooks and course materials should be factored into the cost of a class

The author suggests that colleges should factor in textbook costs to reduce student expenditures and improve transparency in spending.

Author's summary: Textbooks should be included in class costs.

El Camino College The Union — 2025-10-21

Factoring Textbooks into Class Costs

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