The Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008) requires all instructors to provide textbook and course material costs associated with each course as part of the registration process. Providing your students with information about your course materials is essential to help them prepare for the expected cost of their education. To ensure compliance and better inform your students, please submit course material orders and options to the bookstore before registration each term.
Q: If my students have no materials to purchase because I am adopting Open Educational Resources, using other zero-cost course materials such as library e-books, or perhaps no textbooks at all, do I still need to submit information to the bookstore?
A: Yes. The form can include all the information on these no-cost options during the registration process to let your students know that you are providing course materials at no cost to them.
Q: I prefer to offer my students a choice of vendors for purchasing their materials. Do I still need to submit information to the bookstore?
A: Yes. Please be aware that some students must purchase their books through the bookstore, and others prefer to do so for other reasons. Many students will still have a choice of vendors, but your submission will provide an upper limit for cost of materials at registration.
Q: What if I haven’t yet decided on textbooks or materials at this point?
A: If you are still undecided, it is strongly recommended that you submit your materials to the bookstore as soon as they are selected.
Q: What if I miss the deadline?
A: Faculty may submit course materials after the deadline and are strongly encouraged to do so.