Zero Textbook Cost
Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) means you can take certain classes without having to pay for textbooks or required course materials. At Santiago Community College, classes marked ZTC use free resources, such as Open Educational Resources (OER), library materials, or instructor-created content, so you don’t have to purchase expensive books. This can save you hundreds of dollars each semester and ensures you have access to all required materials on the first day of class. ZTC classes are designed to maintain the same academic quality and learning outcomes as traditional courses, just without the added financial burden. To find ZTC classes, look for the ZTC icon next to the class in Self-Service.
Zero-Textbook Cost Pathways
A Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Pathway is a complete sequence of courses, such as a certificate, degree, or transfer pathway, that can be completed without paying for textbooks. Take a look at SCC's current ZTC Pathways: Apprenticeship in Early Childhood AS, Child and Adolescent Development AA-T, Community Management Cert. of Proficiency, Early Childhood Education AS-T, Global Studies Cert. of Achievement, History AA-T, and Mathematics AS-T. This list is growing list, so please check back regularly for updates. Click on any program title below to view the course requirements for the ZTC Pathway.
- Apprenticeship in Early Childhood, AS
- California-specific Certified Community Association Management (CCAM), CERT
- Child and Adolescent Development, AA-T
- Early Childhood Education, AS-T
- Global Studies, CA
- History, AA-T
- Mathematics, AS-T
At Santiago Canyon College, Low Textbook Cost (LTC) courses are classes where the textbooks or required course materials cost less than $30 in total. Look for the LTC label in the schedule to find these classes.
Students
How to find these classes:
When registering for classes, scroll down until you see a menu on the left that looks like this and then select all the types of zero textbook costs sections.
Click here for a quick link to all listed ZTC sections: Self-Service - All ZTC Sections
You can also browse through courses as usual, and look out for these labels on the sections that use ZTC.
General Education:
Are you looking for a General Education course that also has a ZTC? Feel free to take a look at this list of available ZTC courses:
Faculty Member? Visit the Faculty Page here
- For any questions regarding ZTC classes or ZTC Pathways, you can email ztc@sccollege.edu.
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