--- title: MBS Foreword | student affordability description: student affordability | Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers --- - [Home](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) - [View All Posts](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/all) - [Visit mbsbooks.com](https://www.mbsbooks.com/) [![MBS Foreword](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png?width=400&name=fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png "MBS Foreword")](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) # Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers ### Articles tagged "Student-affordability" ## [Fueling Student Success: The Power of the Campus Store](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/fueling-student-success-the-power-of-the-campus-store) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 3/9/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [student success](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/student-success), [student affordability](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/student-affordability), [campus store events](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-store-events) Campus stores play a major role in student success. They support affordability, access to learning materials, and a positive campus experience — all of which contribute to retention and long‑term achievement. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/fueling-student-success-the-power-of-the-campus-store) ## [Simplify Affordable Access Management With the MBS System](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/simplify-affordable-access-management-with-the-mbs-system) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 8/25/25, 10:15 AM Topics: [textbook affordability](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-affordability), [inclusive access](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/inclusive-access), [student affordability](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/student-affordability) Affordable Access programs transform how students receive course materials, providing improved access, convenience and affordability. However, managing these programs can be complex for campuses. That’s where MBS Store Technology Solutions steps in. Our powerful tools and integrations make inclusive access management more streamlined while adding efficiency. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/simplify-affordable-access-management-with-the-mbs-system) ## [Spring 2025 Rental Submissions Are Now Open](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/spring-2025-rental-submissions-are-now-open) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 11/1/24, 7:00 AM Topics: [textbook rental](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-rental), [MBS Rental](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/mbs-rental), [student affordability](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/student-affordability) Spring rental list submissions are open now! Maximize the savings your store offers students and provide more options in 2025. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/spring-2025-rental-submissions-are-now-open) ## [Streamline Publisher Consignment Rentals](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/streamline-publisher-consignment-rentals) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 9/16/24, 6:00 AM Topics: [student affordability](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/student-affordability), [publisher rentals](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/publisher-rentals), [publisher consignment rentals](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/publisher-consignment-rentals) With all the various course material formats, sometimes it might be difficult to keep everything straight. Today, let’s take a deeper look at Publisher Consignment Rental (PCR). [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/streamline-publisher-consignment-rentals) ## [Moving Forward With MBS](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/moving-forward-with-mbs) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 1/27/22, 1:00 PM Topics: [student affordability](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/student-affordability), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [future of bookstores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/future-of-bookstores) Those viewing MBS from the outside might assume we are like any warehouse operation. We check in, shelve and ship out course materials — that is true. However, MBS is also so much more. We are a technology company, industry leaders and innovators who serve and support educational institutions. 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