Research report finding that affordable access programs have helped drive a 57% decline in student spending on course materials over the past decade.

Independent research from University of New Hampshire Researcher Michael R. Moore, finding that access programs increase course completion rates across the board and are especially beneficial to underserved students.

Independent research from Michael R. Moore, finding that Waukesha County Technical College’s affordable access program boosted success rates for students across the board, and was particularly beneficial to Black students (13% increase in course completion).

Texas A&M’s Tracy A. Hurley and Amir Fekrazad found that students enrolled in an access program had higher success rates at lower costs than students outside of the program.

The latest 2024 Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid report by College Board found that average spending on college textbooks and digital course materials have declined by 45% over the last decade.