Akademos today announced that it has been selected by American Public University System (APUS), a provider of high-quality, accessible online programs catering to the nation’s military and public service communities, to operate its online bookstore.
APUS recently introduced a new book grant for master’s-level servicemembers, National Guard members and Reservists which provides course materials at no cost, a program long available to its undergraduate students. Akademos’ comprehensive, full-service platform will enable the university to automate the ordering process for a wide selection of no-cost textbooks and other course materials for all eligible students, according to Andrea Dunn, associate vice president for course materials at APUS.
“Our core mission is to provide an affordable, accessible education to adult learners by minimizing their out-of-pocket costs,” said Dunn. “With this new partnership, our students ineligible for book grants can more easily access course material lists and choose from a variety of textbook formats and purchase and rental options, right from our student portal.”
The bookstore access will begin with students registered in graduate courses that require hard copy textbooks and will expand later.
“We are proud to support an innovative, global service, and leadership-focused institution with an equally progressive, future-proof strategy for textbooks and course materials,” said Akademos CEO Raj Kaji. “The flexibility of our system will give students one of the most convenient, cost-effective options available and provide faculty and administration with the visibility and data to help ensure course materials support student success.”
Akademos works directly with all major education publishers to make multiple formats, delivery options, and cost-saving, subscription-based materials available to APUS students. By integrating with the university’s back-end systems, the personalized bookstore enables students ineligible for book grants to do one-stop shopping and save up to 30 to 35% compared to traditional brick-and-mortar providers.
About American Public University System
American Public University System, recipient of the Online Learning Consortium’s (OLC) Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and five-time recipient of OLC’s Effective Practice Award, offers more than 220 online degree and certificate programs through American Military University, the #1 provider of education to the U.S. military*, and American Public University. Over 100,000 alumni worldwide have benefited from APUS’s relevant, flexible curriculum and value, 72% completing their studies with no APUSincurred debt**. For more information, visit www.apus.edu.
*2018 Department of Defense tuition assistance data as reported by Military Times, 2019.
**As of Dec. 31, 2019. Includes alumni who graduated with an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree from APUS. Student loan debt is defined as student loans and private education loans used for tuition, fees, living expenses, and book costs associated with courses taken at APUS.
About Akademos
More than just an online bookstore, an Akademos technology-driven solution is a customizable bookstore experience every unique institution can benefit from. Whether the bookstore is a service for students or a revenue generator, the platform supports prioritizing readiness, textbook affordability, and retention with all models including Equitable Access, Inclusive Access, Student Choice, or a combination. All aspects of textbook and course material purchasing and delivery are taken care of so you can focus on what matters – student success. A true partnership – Akademos provides unmatched customer support along with access to tools and analytics needed to take each student’s college experience to the next level. Learn more at akademos.com.
