Around one in four college students decide not to acquire at least one course material, according to a 2023 survey from the National Association of College Stores. According to the Education Data Initiative:
• 25% of students say they have worked extra hours to pay for their books and materials
• 11% of student report skipping meals in order to afford books and course materials
• One in five students say that the cost of books and materials directly influences their decision on what classes to take