The costs of college textbooks are significantly expensive and are continuing to increase.

Although the use of course material available online is beginning to gain popularity, many teachers continue to require students to buy books that make a significant dent in their bank account.

The most concerning statistic with textbook prices at DVC is that as an in-state student, the average annual cost of textbooks is more than the cost of tuition.

At DVC the average annual cost of textbooks is $1,656 whereas average annual tuition costs are $1,008. To solve this problem, I believe it is essential for DVC to make textbooks affordable to students.

Whether this is solved through making textbooks available electronically for a cheaper price or working with distributors to assemble textbooks that only contain the material teachers assign, students need this financial support.

This change is necessary in order for current and future students to be able to afford the higher education they deserve.

– Tyler Chace
DVC student