What’s New?
New Report Explores the Fine Print Behind Automatic Textbook Billing
A new report by the Student PIRGs examined the legal and financial agreements between institutions and textbook billing vendors.
Department of Education Tackles Textbook Billing in Negotiated Rulemaking
The Department of Education is proposing a change to federal regulations that could curb “Inclusive Access” automatic textbook billing.
Ten Tips to Save on College Textbooks and Avoid Extra Fees
While some studies show students are spending less on course materials, a new model known as “Inclusive Access” may be adding some of these costs to students’ tuition and fees.
Introducing InclusiveAccess.org
InclusiveAccess.org is a community-driven initiative to raise awareness of the facts about automatic textbook billing. The website offers facts and tools to inform higher education decision-makers.
In the News
Do ‘Inclusive Access’ Textbook Programs Save Students Money? A New Site Urges Everyone to Read the Fine Print, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 12, 2021