Zero-Textbook Cost Classes for Students

Low Textbook Cost (LTC) is a course designation of class sections that use texts and instructional materials that cost a total of $40 or less combined, with the following clarifications:

Included in the $40 cost cap:

• Textbooks and other text-based materials                            
• Workbooks & lab manuals
• Online homework platforms
• Codes for publisher-provided curricular materials
• Costs are calculated using NEW materials as priced from the ECC Bookstore

Excluded from the cost calculations:

• Printing costs, unless a printed version is required for the course.
• Computer software used across classes and outside of school (e.g., MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop)
• Art Supplies, musical instruments, calculators, and other standard supplies needed to succeed in the class
• Optional or variable cost items (e.g., theater tickets, art supplies, safety equipment, "recommended" readings)
• Course & student fees 

Low Textbook Cost (LTC) class sections are now easily searchable in the online Class Schedule.  Follow these steps:

1. Select the academic term being searched

2. Select the course subject  

AND / OR

3. Select "Low Textbook Cost" as an additional search option

Low Textbook Cost classes will be noted with the LTC logo: