Student Resources

What are Open Educational Resources (OERs)?

Free, openly licensed materials that faculty use in place of or in addition to traditional textbooks. Faculty who utilize these materials select high-quality content that reflects the needs of their students and course learning objectives. Faculty may also choose to customize the OER they use in their courses. Most OERs are digital resources that are available immediately and accessible anytime online. Since access is open, students may retain these resources after the class concludes.

What are Low-Cost or No-Cost Courses?

Low-Cost courses have textbook costs under $40, and No-Cost courses do not have any required textbook costs. Course fees are not included in these calculations, so there may be additional costs beyond textbooks. No-Cost courses may utilize OER, library resources, and/or other free resources.

How to Search for Courses with Low-Cost/No-Cost Textbooks

Low Cost or No Cost A-Z Programs and Degrees

PVCC offers A-Z (Affordable/Low to Zero/No Cost Learning Materials) programs and degrees. All required courses within a program or degree pathway have textbook costs under $40 per class. Please refer to the class schedule for the most current course information.

Low/No Textbook Cost Programs

Low/No Textbook Cost Degree Pathways

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Elementary Education and Special Education