Affordable Books for College Act

The Affordable Books for College Act (H.R. 3259) proposes a federal demonstration program designed to lower the cost of higher education by expanding textbook rental options. Under this bill, the Secretary of Education would provide grants and loans to select colleges and universities to help them establish or improve bookstore services that allow students to rent rather than purchase expensive course materials. The goal of the legislation is to reduce the financial burden on students and families by providing a more affordable alternative to buying new textbooks each semester.