Paying for the Party explores the relationship between college and wealth inequality, explaining why so many low and mid-income people leave college with little to show for it. This book connects many facets of the American higher education system: social class, gender, organization, and can be an eye-opening read for low-income students seeking to successfully navigate college. Read it online from the UC Berkeley library by clicking the image or reach out to a TA for a hard-copy on loan.

Other book recommendations can be found throughout this site's Lecture pages.

Sage: I read this book my freshman year and it completely changed the course of my college career. I realized all the ways I was destined to fail as a low-income student and from then, I was able to better equip myself and create a financial safety net.