Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Courses

Part of TESU’s ongoing commitment to developing more affordable pathways to your degree.

Available ZTC Courses at TESU

The University is harnessing Open Educational Resources (OER) and other no-cost alternatives in nearly 90 online courses across multiple areas of study. These courses have zero associated textbook (ZTC) and learning materials cost.

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We recognize that textbook and learning materials costs can be a significant barrier to degree completion. As we continue to work in removing these obstacles by converting existing courses and introducing new ones as ZTC options, we remain focused on the quality and cost effectiveness of our academic programs for students.

Our ability to adopt free learning resources is largely due to the work of the Thomas Edison State University Foundation and our supporters in providing the funding for development, integration and expansion of free textbooks and learning resources for students. With their help, we have surpassed $1 million in money we have saved students in textbook expenses thus far.