Terra State students now have an even better way to save money and succeed from day
one. With Titan Access, you'll get instant access to digital textbooks and essential
course materials, saving an average of 90% off the regular textbook price.
What is Titan Access?
Titan Access is Terra State Community College’s innovative program that automatically
provides students with all required course materials on or before the first day of
class. This program helps students eliminate stress, save money and begin the academic
semester successfully.
What course materials are included in Titan Access?
All instructor-required course materials are included in the program. This includes
digital and physical textbooks, online access codes, other digital materials, consumables,
etc. Course materials that are required but excluded from Titan Access include uniforms,
kits and lab materials; these materials will be available for purchase.
How will I receive my materials?
Digital materials will be automatically delivered through Canvas. Print materials
will be mailed directly to students’ verified home address.
FAQs for Students
What is the cost associated with Titan Access?
Required course materials are supplied to all students enrolled in Titan Access for
$32 per credit hour. Titan Access reduces the cost of course materials, creates transparency
on textbook costs, and allows students to plan on a consistent, maximum cost per semester.
How do I take advantage of this cost savings?
Students just need to register for classes as usual and the remainder will automatically
be taken care of.
How will I be billed?
The Titan Access fee is automatically added to the Terra State Tuition and Fees bill
and can be paid along with other college charges or using financial aid.
If my textbook is in a digital format, can I choose to print?
Students can print portions of digital textbooks on their own. There is also the option
to purchase additional formats, other than what was provided within the course material
bundle. For some classes, inexpensive loose-leaf versions will be available for purchase
Do I have a choice of new or used materials?
Print materials will be provided as a textbook rental when digital materials are not
available. These are predominantly in used condition.
Do I get to keep physical or digital materials?
Certain textbooks will be identified as books for students to keep; these textbooks
will vary by major/program. Otherwise, physical books that are not consumables will
be rental textbooks and must be returned at the end of the semester. Digital content
will typically last six months or until the course closes in Canvas.
What if I need the same book for the next semester?
For a continuation, allowing course materials to carry over from one semester to the
next, the student needs to enroll in the course for the following term, and the instructor
must request the same course material, including the exact ISBN for the next term.
In this case, the student will not be required to return the course material and instead
will keep it through the end of the following term. Your due date on the Student Dashboard
will update as early as four weeks prior to the next term, or as late as 48 hours
after enrollment.
What happens if I add or drop a course?
The system will automatically be notified of any add/drop changes within 24 hours.
Newly required course materials are shipped daily or delivered digitally through Canvas.
Course materials for dropped classes need to be returned within 14 days of course
drop or delivery of books, whichever is later, to avoid charges.
Can I opt out?
We understand Titan Access may not work for every student; therefore, opt-outs in
such cases will be made available through the Student Dashboard. Students can opt back into Titan Access for future semesters.
