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Amherst College to Provide Course Materials for All Students

"The program aims to enhance and simplify the Amherst experience, and to create an equitable process for our entire student body." - Michael Elliott, president of Amherst College

The new program provides a solution to the challenges students often face with textbook affordability and availability.

In Fall 2024 we will launch the Amherst College Textbook Solution (ACTS) program, which will provide all enrolled students with the necessary textbooks and course materials required for classes. All students will be enrolled in this program and all required course materials will be delivered to the student by the first day of classes.

Read more about ACTS
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