'Z-degree' gives texts for free to Central Lakes College students - Maura Lerner, Star Tribune

At Minnesota state colleges, students spend an average of $1,000 a year on textbooks alone. But in Brainerd, they can earn a two-year degree without paying a penny for books. Central Lakes College has joined a growing national movement to ditch pricey textbooks in favor of material that can be found online for free. http://www.startribune.com/z-degree-gives-texts-for-free-to-central-lakes-college-students/471450024/