Textbook Cost

Student holding Textbook

We understand that the cost of textbooks and learning materials can pose a major obstacle to completing a degree. Did you know that hundreds of courses at Delta College each semester are “Zero Textbook Cost” (ZTC) which means there is no cost for books?


ZTC Programs |ZTC Courses

Zero Textbook Cost Programs

The news gets even better: In addition to signing up for Zero Textbook Cost courses at Delta College, you can now earn an entire degree or certificate without spending a penny on books.

Important note:Not all of the individual classes within each of these programs is Zero Textbook Cost. You'll need to make sure that you are signing up for the correct class sections in order to complete a degree or certificate without paying for books. See instructions above to make sure you are signing up for the correct classes!

Last updated: September 22, 2025

ɫƵ Certificate/Degree
Arts, Humanities, and Multimedia Digital Media, AA
Arts, Humanities, and Multimedia Digital Media Content Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion
Arts, Humanities, and Multimedia Digital Media with Emphasis in Audio Certificate of Achievement
Arts, Humanities, and Multimedia Digital Media with Emphasis in Video Certificate of Achievement
Arts, Humanities, and Multimedia Social Media Strategy Certificate of Completion
Health and Fitness Kinesiology AA-T
Health and Fitness Physical Education AS
Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and Math Interdisciplinary Studies Math and Science Option AS
Social Science, Education, and Public Service Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate of Achievement
Social Science, Education, and Public Service History AA-T
Social Science, Education, and Public Service Interdisciplinary Studies Arts, Humanities, and Social Science Option AA
Social Science, Education, and Public Service Police Science AS
General Education CSU-General Education Pattern
IGETC Pattern
Cal-GETC Certificates of Achievement

The True Cost of Courses

In an effort to be more transparent about the actual cost of courses, and consistent with a new state law , the College is now publishing the cost of materials and fees for approximately 60 percent of courses.

Some courses are labeled as Zero Textbook Cost while others include estimated costs for new or used materials.

You can use the following list to better understand the estimated cost of a class before you register! If there are either new or used costs, and you’d rather save the money, scroll to the right to see if there are any zero textbook cost sections of that courseavailable.