Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) recently entered into an agreement with education and technology company Cengage to offer subscription-based access to course materials through Cengage Unlimited. The partnership will allow FAMU students to obtain thousands of eBooks, study guides and other materials for less than $125 each calendar year.
Beginning the fall, FAMU students will be able to purchase a subscription from FAMU’s bookstore for $123.36—less than the cost of most hardcover textbooks. The subscription will include course materials for many of the programs offered at FAMU.
With the average student spending more than $400 annually—and some spending significantly more—the cost of course materials is a top financial concern for students, according to a recent Morning Consult survey. The partnership helps alleviate some of the financial stress by offering unlimited access to course materials across 70 disciplines and 675 courses.
In 2019, the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) approved a system-wide action plan to provide students with access to quality and affordable textbooks and instructional materials. The partnership with Cengage is one of FAMU’s key strategic initiatives to address the goals and expectations of the BOG and FAMU Board of Trustees.
To participate, FAMU students must purchase the subscription through FAMU’s official bookstore. It will be available beginning Fall 2020 and may be accessed via a link on the University bookstore’s webpage.
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