ASU Textbook Rental
On December 6, 2004, the Faculty Senate at Appalachian State University voted 18-3 to dissolve the textbook rental program and institute "alternative methods for saving students money". The minutes of... continue reading »
"those things cost to much"
"The textbook rental system is one of the many, awesome, distinctive aspects of ASU that set it apart from other universities. It saves everyone lots of money."
"I rather have a broken system then no system at all."
"although not every rental book is in the best shape I still believe that students should have the option to rent or buy."
"the rental system is a great advantage for ASU students, and most will tell you that the rental system helped assure their decision to come to Appstate."
"I pay for my own tuition, car, insurance, for those of us who are independent, and even those of us who are not, another 600 dollars for books could be the determining factor in whether or not an individual could continue to attend college."
"The rental system is one of the biggest breaks students at ASU have. Without that sustem, many students would be unable to comfortably make the purchases for their classes. Please understand where our needs lie. Just buying non rental books are difficult "
"The rental system is necessary due to the fact that not all books bought by students are vital for them to keep. The lose of the rental system will increase the number of fliers that will appear of people trying to sell the books they do not need."
"I can' afford to have this gone!! This is one of the top five resons for me to come to App!!!!!"
