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Course Materials. Simplified.

ACCESS-bookstore-logo Picking courses shouldn’t be a financial decision that weighs on the cost of textbooks. Education should be accessible to all, and the ACCESS program brings us, and you, closer to that goal. Most ECC/MCC students* can receive all their course materials for a flat rate: $22 per credit hour.

ACCESS stands for Affordable Course Content for Every Student Success. This program ensures students get their books and materials conveniently and affordably.

Here’s how it works:

  • Faculty select and submit the course materials they want to use.
  • VitalSource, our partner for the ACCESS program, will provide the course materials adopted by faculty in both physical and digital formats.
  • When you register for classes, your books are automatically ordered.
  • Physical textbooks are shipped for free to your home or to campus. If an instructor has chosen a digital textbook, you’ll receive the access information via email.
  • The per credit fee is added to your student account, where financial aid will be applied if a student completes the financial aid process. If you have a tuition payment plan, your book costs are included, and you pay for them across the semester.
  • You have until the Friday before the semester begins to opt-out of the program and purchase course materials on your own. If you don’t opt out, your student account will be charged $22 per credit hour.

Spring 2025 Term: Opt-out deadline is January 26, 2025.

Program Benefits:

  • High-quality, low-cost course materials for all your classes.
  • One flat fee, regardless of course, major, or book format.
  • Receive all your books before the first day of class.
  • Year-round support.
  • Digital materials are easily accessible through Canvas.

LEARN HOW TO ACCESS YOUR DIGITAL COURSE MATERIALS

This program is designed to be easy for you. Unless you opt out, there's nothing you have to do. You can check your personalized student homepage at [Insert ECC or MCC specific Akademos URL] to see what materials you'll receive. Physical textbooks will be delivered to you, and digital access information will be sent by email.