Tight budget?
Here's how you can make your book dollars go further at De Anza:
Coming Soon: Zero-Textbook-Cost Degrees
De Anza is developing new ways to earn a degree without paying a fortune for books. You’ll be able to complete all the requirements for an associate degree for transfer (ADT) by taking classes that use course materials available at zero cost to students, because they are based on open-source or Library resources.
The first zero-textbook-cost ADT in Mathematics will be offered in fall 2025, followed by additional ADTs in Kinesiology, Political Science, Communication Studies, Global Studies, Psychology and Journalism over the next two years. Watch for updates on this exciting news!
Free or Low-Cost Textbooks
Many classes now use zero-cost or low-cost textbooks and other materials. You'll find these classes marked with special symbols in the course listings.
Look for a green book symbol when you search the course listings on MyPortal.
Or look for a green dot when you search on De Anza’s website.
“Zero-Cost” means all required course materials for this class are available at no
cost to students.
“Low-Cost” means required course materials for this class cost no more than $50.
Course Reserves
Some textbooks or other books required by instructors can be borrowed for short periods from the Library at no cost. Search the Library catalog under "Course Reserves."
Bookstore Rentals
Many textbooks can be rented from the Bookstore, at lower cost than purchasing them outright.
DASG Textbook Exchange
The DASG Textbook Exchange is a public Facebook group, created by the Student Rights and Services Committee of the De Anza Student Government (DASG). Individuals can post titles or photos of used books they want to sell or trade.