Longhorn Textbook Access
Longhorn Textbook Access (LTA) is an initiative in partnership with the University Co-op that is designed to reduce the cost of digital textbooks and other course materials for students. In addition to having access to low-cost course materials, students enrolled in LTA courses will:
- Have access to course materials on or before the first-class day
- Be able to access available course materials through Canvas
- Pay for course materials online through the “What I Owe” page
Important Deadlines
Summer 2022-first term, nine-week term, and whole session
- Opting out: Students will have until the end of the 4th class day to opt-out of the LTA program for designated courses. That date is Tuesday, June 7, 2022 for courses offered in summer first term, nine-week term, and whole session.
- Bill issued: If a student does not opt-out for the LTA materials, they will be issued a bill on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
- Bill due date: Bill will be due on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
*Students will receive communication via email and sms text concerning billing due dates.
Summer 2022-second term
- Opting out: Students will have until the end of the 4th class day to opt-out of the LTA program for designated courses. For summer 2022 second term courses, that date is Thursday, July 14, 2022.
- Bill issued: If a student does not opt-out for the LTA materials, they will be issued a bill on Friday, July 15, 2022.
- Bill due date: Bill will be due on Monday, August 1, 2022.
*Students will receive communication via email and sms text concerning billing due dates.
Wondering if you have an LTA bill?
Beginning June 8, 2022, you can access a breakdown of your LTA charges at https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/ais/longhorn_textbook_access/student/. You will still need to the pay the balance through What I Owe before the deadline to maintain access to the LTA materials.
If you have questions regarding LTA billing on “What I Owe” or need help in paying your bill by the due date, please contact Texas One Stop at onestop@utexas.edu or (512) 232-6988.
If you have questions regarding course material access, opting in, opting out, or any other related inquiries, please see the FAQ on the University Co-op website, or contact the Co-op directly at LTAHelp@universitycoop.com or (512) 206-8959.