Northland Community & Technical College to Launch Degree Program with Zero Textbook Costs

This fall Northland Community & Technical College will launch a new program initiative to make the cost of a traditional Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree even more affordable. Called the Z-Degree, the program will use no-cost electronic textbooks and educational materials to allow students to earn an A.A. without having to pay for textbooks. Because textbooks can account for over 15 percent of college costs, the Z-Degree could save students as much as $2,000.

Northland is part of an aggressive campaign outlined in The State of Minnesota 91st legislative session, which directed Minnesota State colleges and universities to expand Z-Degree opportunities across the state by the 2020-2021 academic year.

With the cost of tuition, fees, and textbooks at an all-time high nationwide, any initiative that alleviates some of the financial burdens is a welcome respite. Northland’s Z-Degree will have students saving around $2,000 on the cost of their A.A. degree. This cost savings is significant, considering Northland’s tuition and fees are among the lowest in the state, averaging about $5,700 annually.

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