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A Cost Analysis of the Open Course Library

Washington State recently launched the Open Course Library, a collection of high-quality, low-cost educational materials for high-enrollment courses. According to this analysis, the textbook cost savings will exceed the cost of the program within one year and could rise as high as $41.6 million.

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Resource | Consumer Protection, Health Care

Young Person's Guide to Health Insurance

Under the federal health care law, young adults have access to new, previously unavailable health insurance options. To make the most of those new choices, you need to learn the facts. This guide is designed to help you do that.

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Resource | Textbooks

A Snapshot of Student Opinions on High Tech Textbooks

New technology that has recently entered the marketplace could mean significant savings for students on textbooks. The Student PIRGs conducted this survey of college students to provide a snapshot their attitudes toward "high tech textbooks."

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Resource | Textbooks

Tips to Save on Textbooks

Even though students are stuck paying publishers' outrageous prices, you do have a few tools to reduce how much you spend. Being a smart consumer could save you hundreds of dollars every year. Follow these tips to save on textbooks!

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Resource | Textbooks

Textbooks Project Packet

Want to join the fight to make textbooks affordable? Download this resource for everything you need to know to organize the textbooks campaign on your campus.

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A volunteer makes a sign to advertise our CFL Light Bulb Giveaway.
Student intern Ally Chen is interviewed by local TV station Channel 4 for the Textbook Rebellion event.
Students serve food to educate campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Student leaders educate the campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
The Energy Efficiency campaign tabling to give away free CFLs and educate others about simple ways to reduce energy use.
Students educate others about different ways to reduce energy.
The NMPIRG Campus Organizer explains how to be energy efficient at home and asking to take the pledge to reduce energy use.