Textbook Affordability Group (TAG)
Paying for textbooks should not stand in the way of your education. The Textbook Affordability
Group (TAG) at Rogue Community College works to expand the use of free and low-cost
course materials so you can save money, access your lerning materials and stay enrolled
and focus on completing your program.
TAG supports instructors in developing and adopting affordable course materials whenever
possible. These efforts help reduce out-of-pocket costs while giving you immediate
access to the resources you need to succeed.
How TAG Helps You Save Money
Estimated Student Savings
From 2015 through 2024, students at Rogue Community College saved an estimated $1.8 million through the adoption of Open Educational Resources.
Student Savings since 2015
- Allied Health: $34,200
- Business Administration: $4,300
- Business Technology: $33,700
- Career Guidance: $191,000
- Communications: $85,639.20
- Early Childhood Education: $28,200
- Economics: $20,800
- Geography: $9,400
- General Science: $105,354
- History: $62,500
- Human Services: $1,300
- GED® and Pre-College Education: $34,300
- Mathematics: $663,400
- Psychology: $250,001.78
- Social Science: $52,815
- Speech: $17,400
- Writing: $203,780
Savings are estimated using an average textbook cost of $100 when actual cost data was not available.
What Are Open Educational Resources?
Open Educational Resources, often called OERs, are free textbooks and digital resources. Instructors carefully select these resources to meet the same academic standards as traditional textbooks while helping reduce the cost of college.
Benefits of OER
- No textbook costs.
- Access to course materials right away.
- Fewer financial surprises at the start of the term.
Learn More
Learn more about affordable course materials through:
- The RCC Library’s Open Educational Resources webpage.
- Open Oregon Educational Resources for student information, events and learning tools.
These resources can help you identify courses that use low-cost or no-cost materials and learn how instructors are working to make college more affordable.
Questions?
Have questions about textbook affordability or how course materials are selected? TAG is here to help.
Email tagFREERogue%20Community%20College to learn more about textbook affordability and ongoing efforts to reduce the cost of learning at Rogue Community College.
Affordable course materials mean fewer barriers and more opportunities as you work toward your education and career goals.
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