Resources for Students
Software
Adobe now licenses their software on a monthly or yearly basis. They do offer a significant academic discount.
Class files
Tutorials
InDesign: InDesignSecrets.com
Photoshop: Adobe, psd-tuts+, PSD dude
Recommended books
No textbook is required for any online class I teach. But these are among the best titles I've read on these topics:
Interface Design & Usability–
Don't Make Me Think
Photoshop (beginning)– Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book
Dreamweaver– Dreamweaver CS5: The Missing Manual
Web Hosting
Hostmonster is one of the best!