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How to opt out of Digital Access with Bibliu

It's easy to opt out of BibliU, and you can always choose to opt back in—as long as it’s before the Census Date. Here's how:

  1. Log in to Brightspace and look for the “opt out” banner. It will be at the top of your reader if your courses are eligible.
  2. Review your course materials. The opt-out page will display all the materials you are being billed for this semester. You'll also see the opt-out deadline date— this is the last day to finalize your decision.
  3. Click the “opt out” button.A confirmation box will appear asking you to confirm your decision. Click “continue.” Note: You will be opting out from all courses that have a Digital Access textbook for the semester. 

    If you choose not to participate in Digital Access, you will need to contact the campus bookstore to determine the needed textbook for your course and make arrangements to purchase the book at the bookstore or from another vendor.
  4. Make changes if needed.You can change your opt-out decision as many times as you want until the deadline.

Opt Out Deadline and Refunds

  • Opt Out deadline: You must opt out or opt in to Digital Access by the first add/drop deadline for all of your classes. After this deadline, changes are not allowed.
  • Digital Access fee refunds are processed after the first add/drop deadline and then monthly. Please allow time for the fee to be removed from your account.

Dropping Courses & Refund Policy
If you drop a course, your Digital Access fee refund will follow the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Refund Policy based on the date you dropped the class.

Important Notes

  • Students who have opted out and passed the deadline cannot opt back in for the semester.
  • If you stay opted in, you will retain full access to your materials through BibliU throughout the semester.
  • Important information for students using Veterans education benefits:
    • Digital Access charges may affect your student account differently depending on your VA benefit type:
      • Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
        • Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, only tuition and mandatory fees can be certified to the VA — Digital Access is considered a textbook and cannot be certified.
          Gateway Technical College
        • If you remain opted in to Digital Access, the charge will be billed to your student account and you are responsible for paying Gateway directly.
        • You may use your Book & Supplies Stipend from the VA to help cover this cost, but payment to Gateway does not happen automatically — students must pay any remaining balance.
        • If you choose to opt out, follow the opt-out steps above, and then purchase the needed materials through the bookstore or another vendor.
      • Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31 / VR&E)
        • Under Veteran Readiness & Employment benefits (also known as Chapter 31), Digital Access may be billed and covered as a “book” charge under your authorization.
    • Veterans Affairs
      • Ensure that your Chapter 31 authorization is on file with Gateway so these charges can be submitted properly.