Thanks to a new digital program, Georgia Southern says its students saved $1.3 million in textbook costs last year.
“The cost of higher education is a major concern, and this is just one way Georgia Southern is trying to lower the financial burden for its students,” said Carl Reiber, GSU provost and vice president of academic affairs.
The digital program, Day1Access, was launched in 2019 through the University Store.
For the program, the University’s partner, Willo Labs, provides students with digital materials instead of traditional textbooks.
“Day1Access is proving beneficial not only for the cost savings for students but is also a way for students to gain access to educational materials no matter where they’re studying,” said Reiber.
From August 2021 to May 2022, GSU reports that the Day1Access program helped students save $1,330,991.86 by providing digital course materials at a reduced cost versus traditional textbooks.
Students are provided access to purchased materials on the first day of class and can opt out of materials before the drop/add deadline.
“As our Day1Access program grows, we look forward to continuing our partnership with Willo Labs and ensuring equitable access to course material for all students becomes a campus standard,” said Derick Robertson, director of retail services for GSU.
According to GSU, the digital program has saved its students approximately $2.6 million in expenses since 2019.
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