Z-Degrees
Take classes at M State, and even finish your entire two-year degree, without spending a single cent on textbooks.
The cost savings of Zero Textbook Cost Degrees, better known as Z-Degrees, is substantial: It's estimated that
students in Z-Degree programs save about $2,000 a year, or a total of $4,000 for a two-year program.
M State currently offers over 70 unique Z-Degree courses and one complete Z-Degree program, the Associate of Arts-Liberal Arts and Sciences program. In fall 2024, two additional Z-Degree programs will be offered: an Associate of Applied Science in Business Z-Degree and Psychology Transfer Pathway Z-Degree.
Any M State student can enroll in a Z-Degree program or course, as long as they meet any associated prerequisites, and may take as many courses as they wish.
- More about Z-Degrees.
A Z-Degree, or Zero Textbook Cost Degree, is a degree program that exclusively uses course resources that are no cost to students, such as open textbooks or printed, online or multimedia open educational resources. Similarly, Z-Degree courses, or Zero Textbook Cost Courses, are courses that exclusively use resources that are no cost to students.
The Z-Degree project is a statewide initiative that 快播成人s and universities within the 快播成人 State system can choose to participate in to give students Zero Textbook Cost course and program options. M State is one of nine 快播成人 State 快播成人s currently taking part in the initiative; several universities are making plans to take part in the near future.
Participation in the growing Z-Degree initiative is one way M State demonstrates its commitment to providing an affordable education, and the 快播成人 is continually seeking out new and additional Z-Degree opportunities for students.
- Why would I want to enroll in a Z-Degree course or program?
Z-Degree programs and courses provide the same educational quality as regular programs and courses, but without the cost of textbooks.
- How do I register for a Z-Degree course?
Z-Degree courses are available for course registration like any other courses. Let your advisor know you are interested in taking a Z-Degree course and your advisor can help you get registered.
You can see available Z-Degree courses in eServices:
- Enter your StarID and password
- Select 鈥淪tudent e-services鈥
- Select 鈥淐ourses & Registration鈥
- Select 鈥淪earch for a Course鈥
- Make applicable campus/semester/other selections then 鈥淓xpand/Collapse for Advanced Search鈥
- Locate 鈥淭extbook Cost鈥 in expanded menu and select 鈥淣o cost for textbooks," then hit 鈥淪earch鈥
- All courses on resulting page will be Z-Degree courses
- Select the course title to open detailed view
- 鈥淶ero Cost Textbook Course鈥 is listed first in course notes
- This note is always listed with the course regardless of advanced or regular search settings (the note will also be visible on the schedule posted to the 快播成人 website)
- Am I limited to the courses that are on the Z-Degree list?
No. You can take some courses that are Zero Textbook Cost and some courses that are not.
- How do I access materials for my Z-Degree?
That depends on what texts and educational resources your instructor chooses to use. Typically, materials can be viewed online at no cost. However, some materials may also be available in article or book form via local libraries. In some cases, materials may be downloaded to a laptop, tablet, phone or other personal device.
- Are course supplies free?
There may be additional charges for course supplies such as notebooks, art supplies or tools. Refer to the tuition and fees section for each course to find information on any additional materials costs.
- How do I learn more?
Speak with your advisor today. If you aren鈥檛 sure who your advisor is, sign into SpartanNet; your advisor will be listed on the 快播成人-hand side of the page, near the top.