Affordable Access FAQ's

Affordable Access: An Inclusive Access digital model that delivers digital content such as eBooks, homework platforms and learning tools in Brightspace.

Digital Course Materials: This refers to any digital educational content including eBooks, platforms, study tools, videos, slides and PowerPoints.

What is the Affordable Access Process? After the student account period opens, students who have enrolled in a course that is participating in Affordable Access, will receive a Welcome email that includes cost, deadlines and other course specific information. The cost of these materials will be applied to the student account automatically. No waiting in line, no late assignments- easy access on Day 1 in Brightspace.

What is the benefit? Students who participate have higher success rates with first day access to course materials. The content is also more interactive, adaptive and includes accessibility features.

How much does it cost?  Thanks to our partnerships with faculty and publishers, we can offer lower prices than traditional textbooks and student price is at or below publisher direct digital pricing. You can find the associated cost through your Welcome email or through your booklist. Affordable Access charges will be visible in My Grizzly Den under the University Account Billing card. 

When can I access the materials? The Affordable Access content will be available the first day of classes. Typically, the access duration is for one semester, but multi-term and lifetime access is adopted when it makes sense for the course sequence.

What if I prefer print?  Print add-ons or alternatives are available for many Affordable Access courses. Print Add-ons are low-cost and typically paired to materials that also include a homework platform. Students would need to remain OPTed In to the digital content to complete assignments. Print Alternatives are full price books that are an alternate option to an Affordable Access eBook. There would be no digital homework platform attached and students should OPT out of the digital eBook.  

What if I drop the course? Any course that is dropped prior to the end of the 2nd week of courses, will be automatically removed from the student account. It can take 3-5 business days for the amount to reflect on your account.

What if I am faced with a paywall? Do not enter credit card information but contact the Bookstore at wpdragocollegestore@missouristate.edu and include specifics.

How do I OPT out? You can use the link at the bottom of your Welcome email, use the OPT button in BrightSpace or email wpdragocollegestore@missouristate.edu before the OPT deadline that is provided in your Welcome email. You will receive a confirmation email once you have been OPTed out. Your account will be refunded in 3-5 business days. If you wish to OPT back in, you can before the OPT deadline.

I have more questions! Contact the MSU-WP Bookstore team at wpdragocollagestore@missouristate.edu