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<p>Honestly, I would have you son contact his professors individually and do two things:</p>
<p>A) request book information if it is not already available to him
B) ask the professor directly if the newest edition/access code is necessary. Some professors put this up on the syllabus and then admit that the book is not necessary or that older editions are fine or whatever. So double check before buying a brand new book.</p>