We understand that textbooks are very expensive, and with the amount of required textbooks we are supposed to buy, it can cause a financial burden. A trick many students use is to buy the required textbooks until the second week of class to see if they are actually required. That way, you buy the textbooks that you actually need. You can find some no-cost options of textbooks as PDFs online.

Currently, the Student Government Association is working to increase open educational resources. This means increasing the number of electronic options for textbooks so it'll help reduce the cost of textbooks for all students.

The AggieSpirit Bus Service has more than 35 bus routes to take you to all parts on campus and even some locations outside of campus. To find what bus route is best for you, check out this information here.

The Texas A&M app has the bus route information as well. In addition, there are a few student-made apps on the App Store or Google Play that can update you on the bus routes.

A lot of students get part-time or jobs during the summer/winter breaks. This is also a great resource for finding post-graduation job opportunities. You can find job openings on campus on JobsforAggies. Here are some steps  on how to plan out your job search.

This is very important to know how each resource can help you succeed during your time at Texas A&M. Currently, we offer more than 20 campus resources. Transition Academic Programs (TAPs) has a great compiled list of these campus resources that you can access.