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Resource | Consumer Protection

Renter's Handbook - 10th Edition

The 10th Edition of the Renter's Handbook paraphrases and elaborates on the Oregon Residential Landlord Tenant Act (ORS 90.100 to 90.875). Prepared by Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG), the scope of the handbook does not cover mobile, manufactured or floating home parks, and it should not be used as a substitute for the advice of an attorney.

Resource | Textbooks

Tips to Save on Textbooks

Even though students are stuck paying publishers' outrageous prices, you do have a few tools to reduce how much you spend.  Being a smart consumer could save you hundreds of dollars every year.  Follow these tips to save on textbooks!

Resource | Textbooks

A Cost Analysis of the Open Course Library

Washington State recently launched the Open Course Library, a collection of high-quality, low-cost educational materials for high-enrollment courses.  According to this analysis, the textbook cost savings will exceed the cost of the program within one year and could rise as high as $41.6 million.

Resource | Textbooks

Make Textbooks Affordable: Recommendations to Faculty

Faculty are in charge of selecting textbooks, which puts them in a key position to help students save money.  Follow these guidelines to help minimize costs.

Resource | Textbooks

A Snapshot of Student Opinions on High Tech Textbooks

New technology that has recently entered the marketplace could mean significant savings for students on textbooks.  The Student PIRGs conducted this survey of college students to provide a snapshot their attitudes toward "high tech textbooks."

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