Willo Labs’ Cascading Access Helps Campus Bookstores Put Students First

Willo Labs’ Cascading Access Helps Campus Bookstores Put Students First

The ability to make informed choices about course materials and start learning on the first day of class can significantly impact a student’s financial health and long-term success. However, the 2024 Faculty Watch™ Report from the National Association of College Stores found that student preparedness and textbook affordability continue to rank among educational institutions’ top concerns. 

Willo Labs addresses these challenges through Cascading Access, enabling campus bookstores to customize student choice options campus-wide. 

 

Understanding Cascading Access: Flexible EA & IA Opting

Within the Cascading Access framework, bookstores can offer students the autonomy to opt in or out of multiple access models: comprehensive Equitable Access (EA), per-course Inclusive Access (IA) payments, or Student Choice. 

This flexibility accommodates diverse financial and academic needs, ensuring students can navigate their education on their terms and without unnecessary financial stress. By incorporating Cascading Access, campus bookstores can adapt to evolving student preferences and offer a tailored solution as diverse as the student body they serve. 

How Does Cascading Access Work?

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  • Equitable Access: Students gain day-one access to all required materials through a comprehensive, low-cost subscription integrated into tuition fees. Students have the option to opt out of EA and into IA.
  • Inclusive Access: Required materials are delivered for each course at competitive rates on day-one. Students can opt out of IA on a course-by-course basis, aligning with their preferences and needs.
  • Student Pay: Students have the freedom to tailor their access and opt out of individual course materials. 

 

At Willo Labs, we’re all about flexible solutions. 

Willo Labs is your go-to partner for building or revamping access programs tailored to a wide range of institutional bookstore needs. We prioritize transparency, clarity, and flexibility throughout all that we do. 

By integrating course material access with how students already access their LMS content, we provide them with clear, transparent messaging that helps them easily understand their options. They are presented with everything they need to know on screen and can then opt in or out without needing any third-party logins or access codes. 

Close the affordability gap, reduce financial strain, and give students a sense of control over their academic expenses. Choose Willo and join us in shaping the future of digital learning—one student, one access solution at a time.

Schedule a free Willo demo today to see Cascading Access in action.