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Institutions today are seeking ways to keep students engaged and make education more affordable. Some are turning to Inclusive Access models, which automatically bill students for digital course materials as part of their tuition and fees. While these programs are advertised as supporting affordability and access, what isn’t always advertised is that students can end up paying more than they would spend on used, rental, or borrowed materials—and that students typically lose access to the digital content after the course ends.

If students “opt out” of Inclusive Access, they can miss out on important course components that affect their grade, like online homework. What’s more: the fine print of most Inclusive Access contracts allow unlimited price inflation in the future.

Key decisions about Inclusive Access are made at the administrative level. You deserve more information on how this sales model can have an impact on your students and faculty