The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) conducted the 2023 “Illinois Course Materials Survey: Student Perspective” in order to identify Illinois students’ needs regarding affordable course materials and interest in Open Educational Resources or other affordable course material options. CARLI staff Nicole Swanson, Elizabeth Clarage, and Michele Leigh report key findings from the survey and a student panel including Alejandro Bottia-Forero, Franklin Ocaña II, Ayesha Shafiuddin, Lauren Stec, and Claudia Zarycki reflected on these results. Christina Norton moderated this student panel.