Course Materials & Free Textbooks
Buying Course Materials:
Course Works, the University of Minnesota’s course materials program, provides undergraduate students access to their required textbooks and library materials for one flat rate. Eligible students are automatically enrolled in the program, but any student can fully opt out each semester, acquire their own materials, and not pay the fee.
To see required course materials within the Course Works program, log into Canvas, click the “Course Works” tab and see your program materials listed in your Shelf.
Free options:
Check to see if the Libraries has your required textbook available for free online. You can also use the Libraries Search to find print or older editions. Explore other ways to save on your books.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial Aid
Many students qualify for some type of financial aid. See the eligibility requirements for most types of financial aid and find out how to apply.
Other types of aid include loans, grants, and scholarships.
Undergraduate Scholarship Search
The undergraduate scholarship search provides an individualized list of scholarships that you are eligible to apply for based on your student profile.
Work-study awards
Work-study awards are a form of financial aid that is available to students with financial need. You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for a work-study award. Work-study awards are included in your Financial Aid Award Notice.
You must obtain a work-study job at the University to receive work-study funds. You receive your work-study award through your work-study job in the form of a paycheck distributed every two weeks.