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A book fee of a certain dollar amount per credit hour will be generated on each student account at the time of registration. The specific dollar amount is subject to change each academic year. Students will have the option to opt-out of the book program during a designated period for each semester. If a student chooses to opt-out of the book program, it is the student’s responsibility to acquire the needed books/supplies for each registered course.
NOTE: NCTC bookstore is operated by Barnes & Noble. The on-site bookstore is located on the Gainesville campus. All campuses are serviced by the virtual store at nctc.bncollege.com. Hours of operation and other pertinent information can be found at nctc.edu/bookstore.
“A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.” -Texas Education Code Sec. 51.9705
Open Educational Resources (OER)
North Central Texas College is committed to providing and increasing access to higher education and reducing the cost of attendance. One strategy supporting this goal is the integration of Open Educational Resources (OER) into the curriculum. Over the past six years, NCTC has significantly increased its use of OER, including the development of a “Z-Degree” pathway that allows students to complete core curriculum courses using only free, open-access materials.
This initiative, supported by both local and state grants, is faculty-driven and has resulted in the redesign of numerous courses to replace traditional publisher textbooks with high-quality OER content. These efforts have led to substantial savings for students while maintaining academic rigor and enhancing curriculum accessibility. Faculty participating in these projects have shared their experiences through professional development presentations at NCTC and across the state, with the goal of furthering the impact of this important initiative.
For more information, contact the Provost’s Office.
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