Who Can Buy

To purchase any software at academic prices normally requires proof of eligibility. This proof will depend on the vendor but is usually a student or faculty I.D. or some other proof that the purchaser is a student, faculty member, or authorized purchasing agent for a qualifying accredited school, college, or in some cases, a library or hospital. 

Academic Software Eligibility Requirements 

Faculty/Staff:

You are eligible if you are a full or part time faculty and staff employed by accredited K-12 and higher education institutions such as universities, colleges, junior colleges, including vocational schools.

Students: are eligible for academic software if they are:

• A full or part time student enrolled at higher education institutions defined as accredited, degree granting, public or private university or college including community, junior or vocational college. 

• Enrolled in grades K-12 at an accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction

• Some K-12 students or home-schooled students may not be eligible, depending upon vendor restrictions.

Schools and Educational Institutions:

Educational institutions are generally defined as:

• Accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction for grades K-12 or a school district.

• Accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior or vocational college) that grants degrees.

• Administrative Offices or Boards of Education of Educational Institutions.

• Home schools may qualify if approved by the individual publisher on a case by case basis.

If your status or organizational affiliation is not addressed here, please contact us.