As any college student can tell you, college is expensive, so it is important to save money anywhere you can. While you can't control the cost of tuition, fees, room, or board, you can somewhat control the cost of your textbooks.
The number one way to save money on your textbooks is to avoid your campus bookstore. The price of college textbooks is marked up to begin with, so why would you want to go to the most expensive place to buy them? You have many options as to where you get your books, so shop around.
Most college bookstores will post book lists on their websites which will tell you what books you need for each of your classes. Once you have this information, it is time to comparison shop. One option is to buy books from students who have already taken the class - you can do this by asking your friends on Facebook or around campus. If your campus has a place on a website that is like a classified section of a newspaper, you could also post there.
You can also buy your books from a number of online websites. Chegg.com is a good place to start, but keep in mind that they might not have the best price. I find that usually half.com has the best prices, but you do have to factor any shipping costs into your overall price. Usually, the shipping on half.com is $3.99 per item, but it can be more than that if you choose expedited shipping. Amazon can also have some good deals on college textbooks. The important thing to remember is to always shop around.
Comparison shopping for college textbooks can save you a lot of money. I once had a book that my campus bookstore wanted over $500 for, and I found it on half.com for $24. This semester I have saved over $500.
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