Infographic: Rising Cost of College Textbooks
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The cost of college in the US has often been a major sticking point for American politicians. While President Barack Obama recently announced plans that would attempt to make college education for affordable for Americans, tuition fees are not the only concern for students.
The cost of college in the US has often been a major sticking point for American politicians. While President Barack Obama recently announced plans that would attempt to make college education for affordable for Americans, tuition fees are not the only concern for students.
The cost of college textbooks and supplementary materials also weigh heavily on the price of a college education. Since 1986, college textbook prices have increased by 186 percent, with some estimates placing the rise in cost to be 4 times faster than that of any other consumer products. What are the alternatives for college students and how will the Higher Education Opportunity Act play a role?
Via: OnlineEducation.net
