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What They’re Saying: Students Embrace Access Programs, Praise Affordability and Convenience
Students currently enrolled at colleges and universities with access programs share their insights on the impact of the current programs on their studies.
What They’re Saying: Faculty Credit Affordable Access Programs for Cutting Costs and Raising Outcomes for Students
Faculty at colleges and universities with access programs share their insights on the impact of the current programs on their students.
NACS Faculty Watch Report: Faculty Express Strong Interest in Affordable Access Programs at a Time of Deep Concern With Student Preparedness
2/16/2024: The latest Faculty Watch™ Report from the National Association of College Stores (NACS) confirms faculty interest in affordable access programs remains high as more institutions take action to lower textbook and course materials costs for students.
Open Letter to the Department of Education
2/15/2024: Read an open letter that was sent to Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, regarding the proposed language changes to Cash Management rules that impact students being able to use Title IV funds for programs like Inclusive and Equitable Access.
In Support of Equitable Textbook Access & CSULB Affordable Learning Solutions
10/11/2023: CSULB has been a leader in adopting lower cost course material alternatives within the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions program.
New Textbook Access Program Makes Course Materials More Affordable for Students
2/24/2023: The University of Houston System Board of Regents has approved a new program to make textbooks and course materials available for undergraduate students at a fraction of the current cost of new course materials.
BC Tackles Textbook Affordability
7/15/2020: An innovative digital course materials program, called Inclusive Access, is saving Bellevue College students an estimated one-half million dollars in textbook costs Fall Quarter 2020. Since the program’s inception in 2019, savings have increased each quarter,” said Kristen Connely, BC bookstore manager.