ZTC
Zero Textbook Cost Courses to Expand Access
The San Mateo County Community College District has had a long history with zero-textbook-cost (ZTC) courses and low-textbook-cost (LTC) courses. Use the boxes below to learn more about our current and future efforts. You can also click the button below to get started on this journey yourself.

Data
Learn more about SMCCCD studies on affordability of instructional materials, enrollment in ZTC and LTC programs, and so much more
Getting Started
Want to learn more about open educational resources and other zero-textbook-cost efforts? Come and see how you can join an established yet growing movement in SMCCCD.
Policy and Guidance
Learn more about policies, procedures and guidance documents that define and pave the way towards affordable instructional materials for all SMCCCD students.
Professional Development
Cañada College, the College of San Mateo and Skyline College offer numerous ways that faculty, staff and administrators can expand their knowledge on all things ZTC. Learn more about our students and ways to support them.
ZTC for Students
Learn more about what ZTC and LTC courses do to help students afford the instructional materials for their courses.
Contact
Reach out to the ZTC Teams at Skyline College, the College of San Mateo and Cañada College.
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