Affordable Course Textbooks Search and Filter in MyNIU

To help students make informed decisions about the courses they choose at the time of registration, it is now possible to search for and select classes that use low (total course materials cost of $40 or less) or zero cost course materials in MyNIU.

Note: Course materials are defined as required books, textbooks, ebooks, streaming video, CDs or DVDs. Because students using the Book Charge Program must purchase texts through the bookstore, the cost of materials is determined by the bookstore price.

To find courses with affordable course materials in MyNIU, apply the Textbooks/Low Cost or Textbooks/Zero Cost filter to class searches or search by the keyword “low cost.” The low cost or zero cost textbooks attribute will be included in the class details.

Filter by Class Attribute

under "Class Attribute" pane, option to filter by "Textbooks/Low Cost" or "Textbooks/Zero Cost"

View in Class Details

under the Enrollment Information tab, class attributes, including textbooks, are available

In order for courses to be designated as low-cost or zero-cost textbooks in MyNIU, faculty simply need to notify their department chair and course scheduled and request that the appropriate course material affordability designator(s) be added to their course in MyNIU.

Learn More About Affordable Course Material Designators in MyNIU

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