RCTC, along with six other colleges and universities in Minnesota, has committed to creating, finalizing, and implementing a new Z-degree by spring 2026. Since its inception in 2020, ten Minnesota State colleges have offered Z-degrees. Z-degrees are degree programs in which students pay zero textbook costs using Open Educational Resources or other no-cost options. Open Educational Resources are digital textbooks and other educational materials that are freely licensed and available at no cost, potentially saving students thousands of dollars.
