Textbook prices have risen at 2x the rate of inflation over two decades (US General Accounting Office Report) and continue to be a key economic issue for students.
The high cost of textbooks negatively impacts student access, success, and completion. A recent study of over 21,000 students at institutions of higher education in Florida found that:
• Students did not purchase some of their required materials (66%)
• May have earned a poor grade (37.6%),
• Or even failed a course (19.8%) as a result of not having a textbook.
Students also report taking fewer courses, not registering for courses, dropping courses, and withdrawing from courses due to textbook expenses.