Zero-Cost Textbook Degrees
Why Choose a Z-Degree at Anoka-Ramsey
Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers an Associate of Arts Z-Degree, a zero-textbook-cost degree that helps you save money on college while earning a transfer-ready AA degree.
- No textbook costs - complete your degree without buying books.
- Access to Open Educational Resources (OER): free e-textbooks, videos and online learning tools.
- Perfect for PSEO students, transfer students and anyone seeking lower-cost college courses.
- Z-degree courses can be combined with traditional classes for flexibility.
How to Find Z-degree Courses
There’s no special application needed for a Z-degree. Any student can enroll, but our Academic Advisors can help answer questions and help you plan your courses.
To Register for Z-Degree courses:
- Log in to Minnesota State eServices.
- Go to Advanced Search.
- Select no cost for textbook; under Textbook Costs.
Know Before you Go
Because most textbook-free classes may use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, students may need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete course work.
Some Z-Degree courses may require a course fee for class supplies such as a notebook, clay, yoga mat or tools.
