ubereglu Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Today I had my first AS Physics and Maths lessons, (taught by the same guy) and I've now learnt that I have to buy my own textbooks-this includes the Course books and revision guides I'd need. This is because college have basically over-enrolled and so this means textbooks have to be shared one between two and so they can't be let out particularly as it would then be unfair on the people who weren't able to. What's more annoying is that Maths books, (which will cost us about £45) for AS were not at all mentioned when I went for my original interview on the course pricelist I was given. Physics books were, but we still didn't expect to have to pay up for the main course books.... Oh well, as it is I'm searching online and on amazon to see if I can get them cheaper. Oh yes, and this is on top of a college 'resource' fee which you paid at enrolment, surely textbooks should come under this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 could you ask some of the A level students to see if any of them want to sell their books from the previous year? or put adverts into local shops? its a real pain when they do this isnt it il keep a look out for you cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I know what you mean, I had to stump up £40 for Biology and physics textbooks, and I will have to pay for maths and mechanics textbooks also. it is very pricey ££££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 How annoying! - I hope you manage to find some soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 It may be a longshot, but have you tried green metropolis, its a second hand online book sellers, I managed to get my Spanish AS and A2 books on there. http://www.greenmetropolis.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Ebay is the best place too look in the summer holidays as people get rid of old text books. The Student Room forum has a classified section with text books for sale too. If you don't manage to get them cheap, keep them in good condition and then sell them at the end of the year to get a bit of money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Tell me about it! So far this week I have spent £65 on college fund (OK, its voluntary, but I felt I had to pay it this year at least) £25 for a books & materials deposit £10 for student union £36 for Maths text books £42 for English text books £17 for Psychology text books £15 on exercise books (college does not provide exercise books) £15 on files & folders (one needed for each subject) £30 on a posh english - french dictionary £5 on The Odessey £125 for a french day trip Not to mention the £240 I paid a few weeks ago for the bus pass. Just as well I got the EMA sorted really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Anyone who's had to shell out on compulsary fees if you are 16 - 18 years old and at an LSC college, ie not private funded may just want to ask the college if they realise they cannot charge you, it's part of the funding agreement between the college and LSC. This includes: materials books compulsary field trips enrichment CRB checks if the placement is a compulsary part of the course ir Childcare courses instrumental tuition if doing AS/A2 Music etc + others A lot of colleges charge for the above but no one challenges them so they carry on doing it. If anyone wants to ask more just PM me, I oversee funding and finance in an LSC college. If anyone is struggling to pay there is also a learner support fund which can be accessed, each college will set their own critria here. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Another good place to look for books is www.abebooks.co.uk I've not yet found another book site that's quite so comprehensive, including Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Blimey, I'm shocked!! All this was free when my daughter was in her sixth form at school. Now university was a different thing. That DID cost me a fortune but I expected that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I am already saving my egg selling money for 2 years time when Cleo will start at college at the same time that Devon starts at uni In fact,I might leave the country - it will be cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I am glad DD is in 6th Form at her school then!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 I am already saving my egg selling money for 2 years time when Cleo will start at college at the same time that Devon starts at uni In fact,I might leave the country - it will be cheaper! We should move to Scotland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
