Campus Textbook and Supplies Resources
Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy 
This subsidy helps University of Oregon students with the cost of textbooks and other academic materials that are required for the current academic term. This funding is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants must be enrolled at-least half time and demonstrate financial need. The maximum subsidy amount is $150 per academic quarter. Applications are reviewed by the Basic Needs Program and updates are communicated via email.
New for fall 2025: There will be two opportunities to apply for the Fall 2025 Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy. The additional opportunity is intended to improve equitable access to the subsidy.
- First Opportunity: Beginning 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025 (week 1)
- Second Opportunity: Beginning 10:00am on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (week 2)
- Each opportunity will close when funds are exhausted or Friday of each of these weeks at 4:30 p.m., whichever comes first.
- Students may receive only one Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy per academic quarter.
- Before the form opens and after it closes, it displays the message "The form you are attempting to access is no longer active."
The Fall 2025 Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy application is now closed. The application for winter term will be activated at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026 and Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01995f0ab39d74f0a11d07adf2176a76
UO-only resource
UO Libraries Free and Affordable Materials Guide
Before you purchase a textbook, see if UO Libraries has a copy first! Check out this guide to learn more about how to find print or e-book copies of your assigned textbooks at UO Libraries, as well as open educational resources.
Location: 1501 Kincaid Street, Eugene, OR
Phone: 541-346-3053
researchguides.uoregon.edu/affordable_materials
UO-only resource
Sell Your Books Through the Duck Store
The Duck Store has partnered with MBS Textbook Exchange, the nation’s largest textbook wholesaler, to offer you the best prices for your used books. Shipping is free, and a shipping label will be sent to your email once your quote is finalized. This program offers in-person buyback two or three times per year.
Location: 895 E 13th Ave., Eugene, OR
Phone: 541-255-0700
onlinebuyback.mbsbooks.com/index.php?jde=2944
UO-only resource
TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)
For students meeting eligibility criteria, TRiO SSS offers dedicated academic advising, academic support, grants, and scholarships reserved for SSS participants.
Location: Oregon Hall, Suite 101
Phone: 541-346-3221
triosss.uoregon.edu
UO-only resource
Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence Resource Pond / Lending Library
The Resource Pond helps offset academic expenses by offering textbooks on loan. Visit the website for more information and for other textbook resources.
Location: Oregon Hall 135
Email: cmae@uoregon.edu
Phone: 541-346-3479
inclusion.uoregon.edu/resource-pond
UO-only resource
Women’s Center Book Aid
The Women’s Center offers a book aid program in which they purchase books for students to use for their courses during the current term, which are then returned and placed into their Resource Library for other students to check out in the future.
Location: EMU, Room 012
Phone: 541-346-4095
blogs.uoregon.edu/women/book-aid-form
UO-only resource
ROSE Room
The ROSE (Reusable Office Supplies Exchange) Room is a free store for students and staff; come by for school supplies and office items. Refer to website for hours.
Location: Prince Lucien Campbell Hall, Room 182
Email: sscreusables@uoregon.edu
emu.uoregon.edu/waste-reduction
UO-only resource
Other Resources
Eugene Public Library
Library cards are free to all City of Eugene residents or property owners. The Eugene Public Library has free Wi-Fi and allows you to print for 10 cents per side for black and white; 50 cents per side for color.
Location: 100 W 10th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-682-5450
www.eugene-or.gov/4422/Eugene-Public-Library
Community resource
Resources to Buy, Rent, or Sell Textbooks
Disclaimer: The UO has no relationship with the businesses listed below, but they are provided as additional resources for students to explore.
- AbeBooks
- Amazon Textbooks
- CheapestTextbooks.com
- Chegg
- Smith Family Bookstore (located in Eugene)