For Students:

A TAFE/UNIVERSITY student card

Institution enrollment forms

A letter from the head of the academic institution stating you are currently a certified enrolled student

(Photographic identification must be sighted at the time of purchase/order)

For Teachers:

A valid faculty or staff picture identification

An Australian Education Union card/membership papers

a letter from the head of the institution stating that you are a certified teacher/lecturer

a payslip or job placement slip from the academic institution

(Photographic identification must be sighted at the time of purchase/order)

Microsoft Education User Definitions and Guidelines

Below is from Microsoft in response to clarification on educational status/validation

It is the responsibility of the customers to validate/ confirm their eligibility for purchasing Microsoft Academic products by visiting the following websites:

Schedule A - Microsoft Qualified Educational User Definition Australia
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/education/howtobuy/meud/institutions.aspx

How To Buy Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/education/howtobuy/default.aspx

If they feel they are eligible to purchase Academic products, they are free to purchase Academic products and they do not need to show proof of eligibility upon point of sale.

Resellers must make customers aware that Academic products are for Academic use only and not for commercial use. No form of evidence is required to be shown by the customer when purchasing Academic products.

Adobe - Who can buy under Education, Government & Student pricing?

Education:

Tax-exempt non-profit education institutions that are registered Schools, Universtities or Technical Colleges that have State or Federal government funding support including Catholic and Independent schools. This definition does not cover any profit making training institutions.

Educational Institutions:

• Accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction for grades K-12
• Accredited public of private university or college (including community, junior or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time study
• Administrative Offices or Boards of Education or Educational Institutions
• Government Schools

Non-Qualified Examples:

• Museums
• Hospitals
• Churches
• Religious organisations that are not accredited schools
• Libraries
• Training centres or schools granting certificates for courses such as computer software training or job training that are not accredited schools that grand degress requiring not less than the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time study
• Research laboratories not recognized by the Department of Education. For example, institutions recognized by other government branches such as the Department of Defence are not eligible

Adobe makes every effort to ensure that students, educators, and educational institutions have access to our award-winning, fully-integrated graphics and publishing tools. That's why students can purchase Adobe education boxed products at the same low prices offered to schools and universities by providing student ID.

Government:

Tax-exempt State or Federal government departments, local councils or non-profit organisations or associations including charities that are registered with the appropriate government funding support. This definition does not cover any organizations that competes with industry and is majority owned by the government.

 
For Non-Profit Organisations:
Click here to download the 'Non-profit' Pricing program PDF including the Form to fax off to Adobe.
Please be aware that the Fax Number on the form is not Australian, The Phone number for Australia is 1300 550 405

Student Editions:

Make sure that you carefully read this document prior to ordering any Adobe Student Edition Product to ensure you qualify.

If you don't qualify and still purchase there is NO RETURN of this product.

In addition to educational Adobe products, eligible students can also purchase Adobe Student Edition software. Student Edition software comes in a "Mini-Box" - a package containing only the specified software with no manuals or serial number.

Instead a "Serial Number Fulfillment Form" is enclosed which must be completed and sent to Adobe directly, along with proof of student eligibility, prior to installation in order to receive a Serial Number.

Students will be required to provide proof of their current student status to install the products. Students must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at an acceptable Education Institution (being a bona fide university or college – including community, junior and vocational colleges or other further education colleges – that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two (2) years of full time study) OR Students must be enrolled at an accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction.

What is a qualified student?

• Students enrolled at an accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction
• Full or part time students enrolled at Higher Education establishments defined as accredited public or private university or college that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time study

What about educators?

• The Adobe Student Editions are only for eligible students, not teachers or lecturers. Teachers and lecturers can continue to buy Adobe Education box products.

How many copies can I buy?

• Customers will only be able to register one copy of each product in a 12 month period.

Can I use this Software for commercial gain?

• This product is for personal use ONLY. This product may not be used for commercial gain.
• This license may only be used on a privately-owned computer.

Autodesk - Who can buy under Education pricing?

Note:
Because of the often dramatic price differences between education and non-educational versions of Autodesk products, Autodesk is very particular about identification & eligibility for education version software. If you plan to purchase any Autodesk product (including titles in the AutoCAD-series, VIZ, Mechanical/Architectural Desktop, 3D Studio MAX, etc.), it is strongly advised that you prepare as much academic identification as possible before ordering/purchasing. Also, feel free to email us with any questions you have regarding academic requirements for this series of products.

For Students:
You are eligible to receive the special student discount on Autodesk software

• If you're taking at least six credit hours in a degree-granting program
• Or you're enrolled in a nine-month, certificate-granting program

Students must provide a photocopy of their current student or lecturer ID, and a photocopy of their current tertiary enrollment for a relevant course (design/manufacturing/construction/GIS).

Student versions of Autodesk products are supplied with an authorisation code for a period of 24 months. Should your University or TAFE enrolment extend beyond this period, you may apply for an extension of your authorisation code for the duration of your course. An upgrade to a commerical product path may be made available at Autodesk's discretion. On selected Autodesk student version education products, a watermark will appear on edge of drawing sheet or project output.

For Teachers and Educators:
You are eligible to receive the special student discount on Autodesk software if you possess a current faculty ID card from a state-accredited institution in Australia, you're eligible to participate in Autodesk's educator purchase program.

For Educational Institutions:
You are eligible to receive the special student discount on Autodesk software if your institution is a state-accredited Australian educational institution.

Corel - Who can buy under Education pricing?

Corel Academic Eligibility is very similar in nature to Adobe Educational/Academic Policy. When purchasing or ordering education versions of Corel software purchasers must supply adequate identification to demonstrate that they fulfill the relevant requirements as below. Also, feel free to email us with any questions you have regarding Corel education software requirements.

Who is eligible?

To purchase education versions of Corel Software purchasers must be: full-time or part-time registered students, an accredited school or faculty, an educator or an academic supervisory organization. The aforementioned categories for eligibility for education pricing are further described as:

Students

• Full- or part-time registered students. Valid photo student identification is required when purchasing.
• If a photo ID is not available, then two pieces of suitable ID are required. Contact Rob for more information.

Accredited Schools

• Preschools
• Elementary schools
• Secondary schools
• Vocational schools
• Correspondence schools
• Junior colleges
• Colleges
• Universities, or scientific or technical institutes recognized by the appropriate ministry or department of education

K-12 Educators, Vocational, college or university faculty

• Faculty and/or staff members (full- or part-time) of any accredited school
• Registered and/or state-recognized home educators providing primary or secondary education

Supervisory Organizations

• Boards of education
• Ministries of education
• School district administrative offices
• State departments of education

Disqualified Examples:

The following are not eligible to purchase educational versions of Corel Software

• Hospitals
• Libraries
• Museums
• Churches
• Religious organisations that are not accredited schools
• Training centres or schools granting certificates for courses such as computer software training or job training that are not recognised by the appropriate ministry or department of education
• Research laboratories not recognized by the Department of Education. For example, institutions recognized by other government branches such as the Department of Defence are not eligible

Terms and Conditions

Any issues or concerns regarding the preceding definitions shall be resolved at Corel's discretion. All software must be used for internal administrative or educational instruction purposes only. Products may not be resold, donated or used as a prize in any promotion.

Sony Education

Who is eligible?

• College Students: Matriculating college, university, and career school students qualify for academic pricing.
• K-12 Students: Currently enrolled K-12 students qualify for academic pricing.
• Faculty/Staff: K-12 and all post-secondary faculty and staff members qualify for academic pricing.
• Non-Profit Organizations: Available to organization (not individuals).

• Dated Student ID card
• Dated Faculty ID card
• Dated Staff ID card
• Purchase order from non-profit organization indicating 501c status

Adimex Education

• To purchase Adimex Student Products students need a valid Student ID card and proof of enrolment in a relevant course (e.g. multimedia).
• You will need to provide your student ID card and proof of relevant course enrolment upon ordering/purchase.

• Adimex Educational Software is for Educational Institutions such as schools, universities and TAFE.
• To qualify, an Educational Institution purchase order on your Educational Institutions stationery must be faxed or emailed to Berlin Wall.