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Flat Rate Access Program
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bookstoreFREEEICC%20For most students, this saves significant time and money. You know exactly how much your books are going to cost. The fee is added to your student account and covered by financial aid. If you have a tuition payment plan, your books get added in. You pay for them across the semester, not all at once. Through programs like this, students save an average of 30% on textbooks. And, if you don't want to participate, you can opt-out.
Picking courses doesn’t have to be a financial decision that weighs on the cost of the textbook. Education must be accessible to all, and the Flat Rate Access program moves us, and you, so much closer to that goal.
Here’s how it works
Faculty select and submit the course materials they want to use. Akademos, the company we’ve partnered with to launch Flat Rate Access, sources the materials in physical and digital formats.
When you register for classes, your books are automatically ordered. Physical textbooks are shipped for free to your home or to campus. If an instructor has chosen a digital textbook, we’ll email you the access information.
The per credit fee is then added to your account and covered by financial aid. If you have a tuition payment plan, your books get added in and you pay for them across the semester.
You have until the first day of the term/semester to opt-out of the program and purchase course materials on your own. If you don’t opt out, your student account will be charged $22 per credit hour.
- Spring 2025 Term: Opt-out deadline is Jan. 26, 2025.
- Summer 2025 Term: Opt-out deadline is May 1, 2025.
Program benefits
- High-quality, low-cost course materials for all of your classes.
- One flat fee regardless of course, major, or book format.
- Get all of your books delivered before the first day of class.
- Year-round support.
- Digital materials are easily referenced through an eLibrary.
LEARN HOW TO ACCESS YOUR DIGITAL COURSE MATERIALS
This program is easy on you. Unless you opt out by the first day of the term/semester, there's nothing you have to do. You can check out your personalized student homepage at eicc.textbookx.com to see what materials you'll receive. Physical textbooks will be delivered to you and digital access information will be sent by email.
About Flat Rate Access
Flat Rate Access ensures you have all your required course materials before classes even begin, saving you time and eliminating the hassle of searching for textbooks. Plus, students typically save about 30% on textbooks, making this program an affordable and convenient option.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, nursing students will not be included in the Flat Rate Access program. This is because nursing students typically purchase a comprehensive textbook during their first year and use it throughout their program, rather than buying new textbooks each semester.
EICC continues to collaborate with the nursing program to identify the most cost-effective and efficient ways for students to purchase their materials. For now, nursing students will continue to use the Student Choice model, which allows for online ordering of required textbooks and materials.
If you don’t opt-out of the program by the first day of the term/semester (not the first day of your class), EICC will charge you $22 per credit hour, regardless of how much each individual textbook would cost if you purchased them separately. If you choose to buy them on your own, your cost will depend on which books/course materials your faculty adopt.
Opt-out deadlines:
- Spring 2025 Term: Jan. 26, 2025
- Summer 2025 Term: May 1, 2025
At EICC, all students pay the same rate for tuition, regardless of major. However, financial inequity remains when it comes to textbooks and course materials. This program ensures you have access to the same academic opportunities, regardless of your field of study.
Participation and Enrollment
Yes, you can opt out of Flat Rate Access if you prefer. If you choose to opt out,
you’ll need to purchase your textbooks at current retail or resale prices through
the online Student Choice bookstore or another outlet of your choice. If you later
decide to rejoin the program, you can easily opt back in.
To opt out, visit eicc.textbookx.com and log in. Click on “My Courses” at the top of the page to find the opt-out option
and deadline. For the Spring 2025 Term, the deadline to opt out is Jan. 26, 2025.
For the Summer 2025 Term, the deadline to opt out is May 1, 2025.
Keep in mind, you have the option to opt out each semester if this program doesn’t meet your needs. The opt-out page becomes available once the term is active and you’ve registered for classes.
No, this program is all-in or all-out for each term.
Adding a class: The bookstore will continually check for new enrollments in classes until the add/drop date. If you need any more materials, those will be automatically processed. To check delivery status, login to eicc.textbookx.com and click “Track.”
Dropping a class: If physical items were delivered to you, watch for an email with return instructions. You will have seven days to return the materials or you'll be charged. For digital course materials that have not been accessed, the codes will be deactivated and you won't have access to the materials. If you've already accessed digital course materials for a dropped course, contact the bookstore for instructions.
If you have any physical textbooks or manuals, those have to be returned before a refund is issued. You have seven days to return those materials or you'll be charged.
Refunds will be processed in accordance with existing deadlines and procedures through the school's registrar's office.
Accessing and Paying for Materials
The cost of your books is automatically added to your student account. If you don’t have financial aid, this fee can be included in your tuition payment plan, allowing you to spread the cost across the semester instead of paying it all at once.
If you have financial aid, the fee is covered as part of your aid package. If you decide to opt out of Flat Rate Access, you can still use your financial aid to purchase books and course materials from EICC’s online bookstore at eicc.textbookx.com.
Go to eicc.textbookx.com and login with your EICC account. Your student homepage will list your registered courses and the materials you'll receive starting:
- Jan. 26 for Spring 2025
- May 1 for Summer 2025
Access information will be emailed to you on or before the first day of class. Depending on the item, materials will be available through your LMS account, a publisher website, or through VitalSource. If you ever need a reminder about what digital course materials you should have access to, visit your eLibrary in your bookstore account to see a master list.
Course materials are provided in the format requested by faculty. Your bundle could have a mix of physical and digital materials. Shipping is free.
Yes, see instructions on how to ship to your campus. We'll notify you when your books are in. If you don't pick them up, you'll still be charged. Abandoned items become EICC property.
No, the bookstore will send a confirmation email so you know what materials you'll receive, but you don't need to take any action to ensure the materials are delivered.
Issues and Special Situations
Contact the bookstore through the website for assistance. Make sure to include your email, course name, course section, and the ISBN of the missing item.
The bookstore will replace them as needed. Contact them via the Help page on the website.
Any students with approved accommodations for accessible materials should contact their campus’s Disability Service Provider to determine next steps for obtaining these materials.
Returning and Unused Materials
No, you own the textbooks at the end of the term. For digital course materials, there may be a time limit on how long you can access them. Expiration dates are listed in your eLibrary account.
Store Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Closed for lunch between 1 - 1:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Closed for lunch 1 - 1:30 p.m.
- Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Closed for lunch between 12 - 12:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Closed for lunch 12 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Closed for lunch between 12:30 - 1 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1 p.m.
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