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Faculty recognition for no- and low-cost course materials

The Oregon State University Affordability Matters badge officially recognizes OSU faculty who take meaningful actions to reduce the cost of required course materials. If your total required course materials cost $40 or less, your course qualifies for this distinction, ensuring instructors receive visible credit for driving college affordability.

How to display the OSU Affordability Matters badge

If your class qualifies, Oregon State offers several ways to share your commitment to affordability with your students:

• Syllabus integration: Download and embed the official Affordability Matters graphic directly into your course syllabus.
• Canvas LMS display: Feature the digital badge within your Canvas course shell to highlight the course’s low- or no-cost status.

The Oregon State Affordability Matters digital badge is globally verifiable through Credly and allows you to seamlessly broadcast your dedication to equitable education outside the classroom:

• On LinkedIn and other social media channels
• In your email signature
• On your professional webpage or CV

Your efforts help students save money and make informed choices. The Affordability Matters badge is a simple way to highlight that impact.

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