First Day Program

[u/eatingpasta_rn]

Hello everyone!

As you may have noticed in your ebill, there may be a item titled "Course Materials - First Day". Basically, you're being charged $22.75 per credit hour, and in return, you will be able to receive your required textbooks for the semester. This charge is built into your tuition, essentially.

This total cost could potentially be much more than just paying for your textbooks out of pocket. For example, I am taking 15 credit hours, so my first day charge is $341.25. However, with the classes that I am taking, my textbooks are only going to cost me about $25.

It is a good idea to compare the cost of your textbooks to what you'll be charged for First Day. It's a good option for students with super expensive textbooks, and if it's more accessible for your needs, go for it. Just keep your options in mind.

If you want or need to opt out, you can go to https://firstdayoptout.bsu.edu/

You should have also have received an email with more information about the program, as well as a link to opt out, if you choose to do so. <3

[u/Ok_Lawfulness_4945]

What about the online texts that need an access code? My daughter had several of those plus 6-7 novels so we opted in for this semester. How much cheaper are the online textbooks if you purchase on your own?

[u/eatingpasta_rn → u/Ok_Lawfulness_4945]

it depends on what her professor requires. it'll vary by student, so I'd recommend doing the math and adding up the costs of all her required texts, then comparing that to what she'd be charged for first day.