Inclusive Access Fees FAQs

WHAT IS INCLUSIVE ACCESS (IA)?

Farmingdale State College's Inclusive Access (IA) program ensures that you have immediate access to required course materials on the first day of class and at the lowest price possible. You will access your digital course materials directly inside your Brightspace course.

 

PAYING FOR INCLUSIVE ACCESS COURSE MATERIALS

If the Academic Department is approved to add course materials to the IA program, you will automatically be opted into the program. Charges will appear on your student account before the start of your classes.

The price varies upon the materials your instructor uses, but IA materials are less expensive than purchasing directly from the publisher or other vendors. You will receive an email with information on which classes are part of the program and how much you will be charged for each material.

 

HOW DOES INCLUSIVE ACCESS (IA) BENEFIT ME?

• You'll save money! IA is the most cost-effective solution for students.
• You'll have easy, immediate access to the correct course materials before the first day of class.

 

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY COURSE USES INCLUSIVE ACCESS?

Courses that use Inclusive Access materials will have a notation on the course’s bookstore listing. The notation will indicate if materials are part of the IA program. Additionally, you will receive an email about a week before classes start that will inform you which of your courses are participating in the program.

 

HOW/WHEN DO I PAY FOR INCLUSIVE ACCESS MATERIAL?

If the Academic Department is approved to add course materials to the IA program, you will automatically be opted into the program. Charges will appear on your student account before the start of your classes. However, participation is optional and you may choose to opt out of the IA program. Please check the section titled “How do I opt out of IA?” for instructions on opting out.

 

HOW MUCH WILL I BE CHARGED FOR THE MATERIAL?

The price varies upon the materials your instructor uses, but IA materials are less expensive than purchasing directly from the publisher or other vendors. You will receive an email with information on which classes are part of the program and how much you will be charged for each material.

 

HOW DO I ACCESS THE IA MATERIAL?

To access the material, you will need to login to Brightspace, access your course, and locate the course materials link. To avoid access issues or being prompted for further payment, please make sure you use the access materials through your Brightspace course. If you are unable to locate the link to your materials, please contact your instructor.

 

HOW DO I OPT OUT OF INCLUSIVE ACCESS?

If you do not wish to participate in Inclusive Access, you must opt out within 14 days after the start of the term to have the charge(s) reversed from your account. You can opt out by accessing the “Course Materials by eCampus” link found in your Brightspace course or  click here to see the section titled “How do I opt out of IA?” for instructions on opting out. 

If you are unable to locate the “Want to opt-out?” option, please email iasupport@ecampus.com and include your course information.

Please note that if you opt out of the IA program, you will no longer have access to the required course materials. You will be expected to purchase materials elsewhere.

 

CAN I OPT BACK INTO THE IA PROGRAM IF I CHANGE MY MIND?

You can easily opt back into the IA program within the first 14 days of the term. If you need to opt back in, navigate to the “Course Materials by eCampus” link found in your Brightspace course and select the “Opt-In” option.  The IA charge will be re-assessed to your account.

 

WHAT ARE PRINT UPGRADES?

Print upgrades are specially priced print versions of textbooks that are provided as optional add-on purchases to your Inclusive Access materials. While IA materials are provided through Brightspace and are typically paid for through fees included with tuition, print upgrades are purchased directly through Farmingdale State College’s bookstore website.

Please note that print upgrades cannot be used to replace Inclusive Access materials.

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DROP AN IA COURSE?

If you officially withdraw from a course that was participating in the Inclusive Access program by the add/drop deadline, your student account will be refunded according to Farmingdale State College's refund policy.

 

I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

We are happy to help! The eCampus Inclusive Access support team can be reached by email at iasupport@ecampus.com.