Registration Tips: The average textbook costs $90.00-$120.00. If you are taking a full course load, count on spending about $620.00, each semester, on textbooks alone. It helps to decide before you come to the store how you wish to pay for your books. The Bookstore accepts Cash, Non-temporary Local Personal Checks, Cashiers’ checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover card. If you have a credit balance on your student account, Student Charges are accepted (with a valid SWAU ID card) for up to one month after registration day. Be sure that you have your ID card, your computer generated class schedule, and your method of payment with you when purchasing textbooks. It will make your life much easier!