The Auburn University Bookstore announced in November that students would soon be able to charge their textbooks and certain class materials to their eBills. Students were notified last month that the option was being discontinued.
"Operational concerns" prevented the bookstore from moving forward with the plan, said Russell Weldon, AU Bookstore assistant director, in an email to The Auburn Plainsman.
"To our great disappointment, there were some last second operational concerns that came up with getting the eBill option for Auburn families off the ground for spring semester," Weldon said. "The goal of this initiative has always been greater affordability and accessibility to course materials for Auburn students. This mirrors Auburn's primary strategic goals as laid out by Dr. Gouge."
However, the option could become available at some point, Weldon said.
"Students understand they have a strong advocate in the AU Bookstore in helping them find course material options that are affordable and cutting edge at the same time," Weldon said. "With support from all over campus, we hope momentum will soon bring this to the Auburn family. We have heard how much our students want this, and we will find a way to deliver it."
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