Congratulations! You get a stipend specifically to buy books! If you are using Chap
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This amount is $500 per semester or $1,000 total at 100% of Post 9/11 GI (If you receive a percentage multiply this percentage by $500). There are many places to buy your books. These sites also offer a rental option, which is far cheaper. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY TEXTBOOKS! Below are all companies that offer to sell and rent textbooks. Remember that most of these places offer a return policy between 21 and 30 days.
How can you find out what textbook you need for your class?
Often Syllabus will list the book that will be used for your class. Note, these syllabus are listed on FIU Blackboard. Not all professors will email the syllabus to you. Be sure to familiarize yourself with this site.
If you are interested in finding your textbooks for your class before your professor posts the syllabus you can check FIU Barnes and Noble site, or by clicking here.
If you are interested in finding your textbooks for your class before your professor posts the syllabus you can check FIU Barnes and Noble site, or by clicking here.
Simply follow the directions and click "Find Materials." Be sure to use the dropdowns provided as they appear or the class won't be found. Also, remember that the textbooks shown are not always completely accurate. Take it with a grain of salt.
I've found my Books! But they are expensive. How can I find it cheaper?
Good news! FIU price matches with sites like Amazon and Chegg. Go in and show them you found a cheaper option. However, if you don't want to lug those heavy books home and would rather have them delivered to you, consider using an online option. Amazon, Chegg, Valore and many others offer delivery options. Additionally, most often a fairly lengthy return option. Amazon says the following:
Chegg is a little bit shorter, but also offers a 21 day return policy:
If you can manage, and this is especially helpful in the summer when your stipend has been paid out in full, this return policy can mean a free textbook. For example, Summer A is a 6 week semester, normally with the final week being a Final exam of some kind. Often professors may use the book only for a few case studies or supplement the book heavily with class notes. Order the book, do the case studies early and return the book for a full refund or, paying a minimal restocking fee.