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 »
"I would like to know the reason why we wouldn't keep the textbook rental system??"
"please don't get rid of the rental textbooks"
"I really like the rental program...because it provides a one time cost rather than a price that could vary from semester from semester."
"Please keep the rental system as it is. It is hard enough to pay tuition for college without the added cost of buying books. I personally know this because I am paying for my own college. Please help out all students and families who have to pay for colle"
"Buying text books would be stupid"
"one thing that sets appalachian apart from other universities is the opportunity to rent our textbooks. it allows students to save money and shows that appalachian cares about it's students"
"I really appreciate having the textbook rental system. If I had to buy my textbooks, I would have to spend nearly all the money that I earn from work on textbooks."