Follett ACCESS Program and Kortext FAQs
Follett Access
Florida Atlantic University has collaborated with Follett Higher Education and several national publishers to offer Follett’s ACCESS program which delivers all course materials, both print and digital to students at a substantial discount on or before the first day of class. Follett’s ACCESS Program allows students to opt-in to receive their discounted course materials. With a few easy steps, students gain instant access to their course materials and save up to 40% off the national retail price.
What courses are participating in the program?
Fall 2025 Full, 1st Half, 1st & 2nd 5-week Terms: click here for the full list of courses
Follett ACCESS Opt-in & Opt-Out portal will be open until August 22, 2025 , 5pm.
Fall 2025 2nd Half and 3rd 5-week Terms: click here for the full list of courses
Follett ACCESS Opt-in & Opt-out portal will be open from October 1, 2025 until October 17, 2025 , 5pm.
Students in these courses will receive emails from noreply@Follett.com with instructions on how to opt-in. You can also check with your instructor or your course syllabus in Canvas to see if your course is participating. Keep reading on this page for more information on the process, including a very helpful video.
Can I use my financial aid?
Yes! If you are receiving Federal financial aid in excess of tuition and fees, and you wish to apply this excess Federal aid to pay for non-institutional charges (including Follett ACCESS charges), you must authorize Florida Atlantic University to pay these charges from your excess Federal aid. This authorization must be provided prior to opting-in to the ACCESS program.
You may provide this authorization (or confirm that you have an authorization on file) by completing the steps under "Federal Funds Authorization" found at this link.
To avoid unexpected charges, holds, or delays, make sure to check your account balance before the end of the add/drop period:
Fall 2025 Full, 1st Half, and 1st & 2nd 5-week Terms: August 22, 2025, 5pm
Fall 2025 2nd Half and 3rd 5-week Terms: October 17, 2025, 5pm
What is the benefit of participating in the program?
The goals of this program are to improve textbook affordability, and to improve your success in class. Participating in this program, will bring deeply discounted prices on your course materials, the guaranteed right materials, and the ability to access your course materials on or before the first day of class.
How do I opt-in to receive my course materials?
You will receive an email from the Florida Atlantic Bookstore at noreply@Follett.com , notifying you of your enrollment in a Follett ACCESS course. Follow the link in the email to the opt-in portal, enter your Z number, and opt-in to the materials. The portal also be directly accessed with the following link: Click Here
- After opting-in, you will receive an email with your materials enclosed. The charge for the materials will be posted directly to your Florida Atlantic University student account after approximately 3 weeks and is eligible to be paid by qualifying financial awards. If you drop the course during the add/drop period, charges will be refunded automatically.
- Still have questions? Watch this video and download this PowerPoint presentation for further information.
What is the deadline to opt-in?
You must opt-in or out by 08/22/2025 (Fall 2025 First Half) or 10/17/2025 (Fall 2025 Second Half) to receive these substantial discounts. If you do not opt-in by this date, you can still purchase materials from the Florida Atlantic University Bookstore in person or online.
How do I pay for my course materials?
Charges for course materials purchased in the Follett ACCESS program will be added to your Florida Atlantic University student account under the title “IncludED Materials”. For payment options, visit: https://www.fau.edu/controller/student-services/payment/
If you plan to pay through a third party such as FAU High, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Affairs, Athletics Scholarship, or other book scholarship, you are not eligible to use this program.
What happens if I drop the course?
If you drop the course before the posted drop deadline, you will not be charged. However, if the course is dropped after the deadline, the student is responsible for ALL fees associated with the dropped course.
Who do I contact if I need technical support accessing my course materials?
The Follett Bookstore Manager, Kelly O'Donnell (he/him) will be able to assist with any questions or problems you may encounter purchasing or receiving course materials during this Follett ACCESS pilot program. The manager’s office is located on the Boca Raton campus and can be contacted using the info below:
- Kelly O'Donnell, email: 2076mgr@follett.com, phone: 561.297.3720
Kortext
What is Kortext?
Kortext is a leader in eBook delivery, trusted by over 7,000 campuses and 3 million students globally. Designed for the way students learn today, Kortext empowers students and faculty with smarter study tools, built-in collaboration, a robust library of OER available to every user, and industry-leading accessibility features.
- Smarter study tools like shared annotations, interactive notetaking, and natural-sounding AI-powered text-to-speech.
- Anytime, anywhere access to learning materials with native apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac, plus offline reading.
- A built-in library of 20,000+ OER materials, giving students and faculty free access to supplemental resources.
- Robust security and privacy, with in-country infrastructure, ISO 27001 certification, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
What does this mean for students?
Just like today, when students purchase an eBook or digital course material in the bookstore or online, they will receive either an access code on the receipt, an order status email or a direct login at read.kortext.com.
How do students access textbooks and course materials in Canvas?
Starting in the fall 2025 term, instead of using the Brytewave link in the LMS, you can begin using the “My Materials” link. This link will provide a list of all the courses that students are enrolled, what materials are required, how to purchase those materials, and access to any digital materials that have been purchased or that have been provided as part of an access program.
What does this mean for faculty and instructors?
Faculty and instructors can continue selecting and assigning course materials as usual. ISBNs remain the same, and the content on Kortext will be the same
They will no longer need to copy the Brytewave LTI tool into their courses. The “My Materials” link in Canvas will provide all students with access to their content, whether it’s hosted on Brytewave or Kortext. This link will be copied into their course shell automatically.
How can a faculty member acquire a desk copy of their materials on Kortext?
Kortext desk copies are available within the bookstore Adoption tool by searching for any title and choosing “Open Desk Copy.” Step by step instructions are available on the faculty help portal.
If their course is participating in an access program, Follett will automatically provide desk copies of any materials adopted into the program. They will receive an email prior to the start of the term with instructions on how to access your materials.
What happens to any books purchased on Brytewave?
Nothing, all materials you previously purchased on Brytewave will continue to be available for the length of your license.
Want to learn more about Kortext or seek additional help?
Please take a moment to review the following video that covers the key features of the Kortext platform: Kortext Introductory Video.
Additionally, we have curated a series of articles that go into more detail on each of the Kortext features.
For more information or to access the faculty onboarding guide, please visit Kortext Faculty Access Guide.
Follett support is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may experience at support.follett.com.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Florida Atlantic Campus Store.