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The costs of books and supplies depend entirely upon the specific courses a student takes. Book and material costs vary widely from course to course; some are relatively inexpensive and some are not. Nursing students, for example, often will pay higher prices for their highly technical books and related supplies, such as clinical uniforms, than a student taking mostly academic transfer courses, such as English and history.
Students needing an accurate estimate of book costs, based on the specific courses they will take, should contact the college bookstore on their campus. For some courses, an additional fee for specialized books and/or course materials may be automatically charged to a student’s account.
NOTE: NCTC bookstores are operated by BibliU. All campuses (Gainesville, Bowie, Champions Circle, Corinth, Denton, Flower Mound, and Graham) are serviced by the virtual store at www.nctccampusstore.com
On-site bookstores are located on the Gainesville and Corinth campuses. Please check the NCTC website at www.nctc.edu and www.nctccampusstore.com for hours of operations and other pertinent information.
“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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