Trojan Book Bag delivers more than $10.3 million in savings to TROY students

Two years after launching the Trojan Book Bag program, Troy University students have saved more than $10.3 million on required course materials, having a demonstrated impact on both affordability and student experience. Through Barnes & Noble College’s First Day Complete program, implemented at TROY as Trojan Book Bag beginning in Fall 2024, students receive required course materials through the program designed to reduce costs and ensure materials are available by the first day of class.  Across its first two years, the program has generated $10,310,950 in total savings for TROY students. “The success of Trojan Book Bag is about more than saving students money,” said Dr. Jim Bookout, Senior Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration. “The real measure of success is that students feel more prepared, find the process easier and believe the program is helping them succeed. That is the kind of value we want to deliver to every Trojan.” The most recent academic year accounted for $4,894,153 in student savings, with students saving an average of 53 percent on course materials, according to data presented by Barnes & Noble College. The savings represent one measure of the program’s success. Student feedback also indicates that Trojan Book Bag is helping simplify the process of obtaining course materials and contributing to students’ preparation for the academic term. According to the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Review, 87 percent of students said the program saved them time when shopping for course materials because everything was available in one place. Eighty-six percent found it convenient to have their materials bundled and delivered through the program, while another 86 percent found the process was easy. “We’re proud to partner with Troy University in
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