Affordable Access

Drive student success from day one.

Level the Playing Field

Course materials are often a critical starting point of a student’s academic journey. Unfortunately, for many, the experience is unaffordable, inequitable, and complicated. The shift from print to digital has created the promise of affordability, equity, and a more engaging course materials experience. Here’s how we can get there.

Day-One Affordable Access

Students deserve to get all their course materials at the lowest possible price on the first day of class. Day-one access programs built for the modern learner deliver convenience, savings, and often increased engagement. 

Predictable Costs

Predictable affordability is key to student success. No student should have to give up their dream due to the unexpected cost of course materials.

Forward-Thinking Innovation

VitalSource has long been at the forefront of the course materials access and affordability initiative, pioneering and improving models like Inclusive Access and Equitable Access. Our continued investment ahead of the industry means we’re always ready for what’s next, so institutions and students can focus on what really matters: learning.

Inclusive Access

Inclusive Access is a course-by-course delivery model in which digital content is automatically delivered to students, ensuring they are ready to learn on day one. With IA, all content is discovered, managed, and accessed within the campus LMS.

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Equitable Access

Equitable Access gives students day-one access to all required learning materials, no matter their major. An evolution of day-one access programs, EA is a flat-rate system in which every student gets access to all required learning materials for the entire term. EA extends the institution’s volume purchasing power across all courses, securing both savings and critical budget predictability for students.

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Flexible Access

Flexible Access integrates EA, IA, and retail options into one comprehensive program. With Flexible Access, students choose the most suitable and cost-effective method for accessing their course materials.

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"VitalSource didn't just help me launch a digital learning platform; they were the catalyst that transformed my vision into reality. Their expertise and support were invaluable on every step of the journey, turning challenges into opportunities and dreams into achievements."
- Terri Mitchell, Director of College Stores, Navarro College
Research

Annual Course Materials Report – 2024

Our 2024 edition highlights trends in student buying habits and the adoption of access programs like IA and EA.
Case study

Appalachian State University

A digital-first course materials delivery model keeps disruption in the rearview mirror.
Case Study

Central Michigan University

The Road to Digital shares CMU’s Inclusive Access story.

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