How To Buy Access
for Students
You can register for some courses without a code by buying access online:
- Locate your credit card or PayPal account information.
- Click Register on the CourseCompass home page.
- On the Before You Start page, click Next.
- Enter your Course ID and click Find Course.
- Review the course information and select Buy Now.
- If more than one purchase option appears, click the Buy button next to the course materials you want to buy. You might see options with or without an online ebook, for example.
Note: If you're not sure which materials to select, contact your instructor before you proceed.

- Review the license agreement and click I Accept.
- On the Access Information page, indicate whether you already have a Pearson account.
- If not, select No and follow the instructions to create your login name and password
- If you have an account, select Yes and enter your login information.
- If you aren't sure, select Not sure. Enter your email address and click Search.
- If you have an account, your login information will be sent to your email address within a few moments. Change your selection to Yes, and enter your login name and password as directed.
- If you do not have an account, change your selection to No and follow the instructions to create your login information.
- On the Account Information page, if you are creating a new Pearson account, enter the appropriate information in the fields provided:
- Personal Information: Enter first name, last name, and an email address that you check regularly.
- School Location: Select your school's country from the drop-down list. If your school is in the U.S., enter the zip code or postal code. From the resulting drop-down list, select your school's name. If your school is not listed, select Other, and then enter your school name, city, and state.
- Security Question: Select a security question from the drop-down list and then enter the answer to ensure the privacy of your account.
Click Next. - Enter your payment information and the billing address for your credit card or PayPal account. Click Continue.
- Review your order summary and when you are ready to order, click Place Order.
Note: For more help with registration, visit the Pearson Customer Technical Support site.
You can also view the video tutorial Register & enroll by purchasing online.