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 »
"Please do not get tid of the textbook rental system because I don't see another way for students to save money. I love knowing that I don't have to buy my textbooks."
"rental text books are great for all students."
"Buying books is way to expensive, and seeing how most teachers actually dont even require you to read them through its just stupid."
"I can't afford it!"
"this program is great...why change it?"
"If the textbook rental is disolved, it would put quite a financial burden on my family and I. This addition of price, coupled with supplemental book certain professors require, the price would be far too high many students, myself included."
"The option of renting textbooks is part of what makes ASU the University it is. The accessabillity is unparalleled elsewhere. this is a great attraction for many students, especially those already paying for tuition without help from parents. Please don't"
