The Impact of Free Course Materials on Study and Financial Habits: A Survey of Students Taking Z-Courses at FHSU

A z-course is a course that uses zero-cost course materials. In Fall of 2025, a study of students taking z-courses at FHSU was conducted. The goal was to determine how using free course materials affected students’ budgetary and study habits.

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FHSU Scholars Repository (Fort Hays State University)
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2025-04-01
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Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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The Impact of Free Course Materials on Study and Financial Habits: A Survey of Students Taking Z-Courses at FHSU

FHSU Scholars Repository (Fort Hays State University)
Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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The Impact of Free Course Materials on Study and Financial Habits: A Survey of Students Taking Z-Courses at FHSU

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Abstract

A z-course is a course that uses zero-cost course materials. In Fall of 2025, a study of students taking z-courses at FHSU was conducted. The goal was to determine how using free course materials affected students’ budgetary and study habits.

FHSU Scholars Repository (Fort Hays State University)
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Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
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