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:

Any employee of a recognised learning/educational institution,can purchase an EDUCATION copy of an Adobe product copy so long as they have an EDUCATION addy
or have a letter from the institution or school etc. stating they work there, and understand it cannot be used for commercial gain. Further, as in most license agreements,
you the end user should read and adhere to the license agreement, no matter who buys it they must accept the license agreement that they are using it for education purposes only.

See if you or your institution is eligible for education discounts:

• Individual educational end users
• Educational establishments

Individual educational end users
Qualified examples:

Qualified individuals who acquire Educational Software Products for their own personal use but not for further distribution or transfer and who have presented appropriate identification of current status as:

• Students enrolled at an accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction.
• Full- or part-time students enrolled at a Higher Education Establishment, defined as an accredited public or private university or college that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time study
• Full- or part-time faculty and staff employed by accredited Educational Establishments
• Other qualified examples as listed by Adobe from time to time on its website or in other written communication

Nonqualified examples

• Students not currently enrolled at an accredited Educational Establishment
• Faculty and staff not currently employed at an accredited Educational Establishment that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time study
• Students, faculty, and staff who are not willing or able to provide appropriate identification
• Other unqualified examples as listed by Adobe from time to time on its website
• Students, faculty, or staff enrolled or employed by named educational entities; examples include hospitals, higher education research laboratories, educational consortiums, and other examples that may be listed by Adobe from time to time on its website or in other written communication

Appropriate identification

The Adobe Academic Reseller Authorization requires resellers to authenticate qualified educational end users according to the following policies for appropriate identification. This information is part of the signed agreement between Adobe and the reseller.

Individual
Definition. For an Individual, appropriate identification means: A.) Clear, readable copies of the following documents: a current, valid photograph identification and valid evidence of current enrolment at or employment by an Educational Establishment or an educational entity. Examples include without limitation:

• i. School photograph identification card that includes date validating current status; or
• ii. School photograph identification or driver's license or other official photograph identification with corroborating evidence including but not limited to faculty or staff pay cheque stubs; student course curriculums or tuition bill with a valid date and printed with the educational entity logo or seal; an official letter from the registrar of the educational entity; or
• iii. When the above-listed appropriate identification is not available, an official letter from a teacher at the educational entity verifying the student's right to order Educational Software Products; or

B.) Such other identification as permitted by Adobe from time to time by posting a list of such appropriate identification on its website.

Educational establishments
Qualified examples
"Educational Establishment" means:

• Accredited public or private primary, secondary, or higher education school providing full-time instruction. This includes nursery schools, primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, grammar schools, schools for the handicapped, teacher training colleges, technical colleges, further education colleges, research institutes, adult education centres, and State run or State subsidised facilities for the retraining of the unemployed. Note: School Site Licences are available to qualifying public and non-public schools only, located at a single address. These site licences are not available for sale or use by postsecondary or higher education institutions.
• Administrative offices or boards of education of Educational Establishments (for their own use)
• Home schools approved in writing by Adobe in its sole discretion
• Government schools located in the Territory
• Named educational entities approved by Adobe, only if individual named entities are approved by Adobe in writing if not already listed by Adobe on its website
  A.) - Hospitals that are wholly owned and operated by an Educational Establishment. Wholly owned and operated means the Educational Establishment is sole owner of the hospital and the only entity exercising control over day-to-day operations.
  B.) - Education research laboratories that are a public establishment and recognised as such, teach students as part of their research mission, and can provide a copy of bylaws that state the relationship with the controlling university
  C.) - c. Educational consortiums and systems: Corporations and associations validly organised and existing under the laws of the Territory, whereby each member or shareholder of which is an accredited school
• Other qualified examples as listed by Adobe from time to time on its website

Nonqualified examples

• Nonaccredited schools
• Museums
• Hospitals not wholly owned and operated by an Educational Establishment
• 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 grant degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time study
• Military schools that do not grant academic degrees
• Other nonqualified examples as listed by Adobe from time to time on its website

Appropriate identification

The Adobe Academic Reseller Authorization requires resellers to authenticate qualified educational end users according to the following policies for appropriate identification. This information is part of the signed agreement between Adobe and the reseller.

Educational entity
1. Definition. For a purchase by an educational entity, appropriate identification means:

• A.) A valid, official purchase order issued by an educational entity; or
• B.) Current credit card information with the proper name, billing address, and "ship to" or delivery address of the educational entity; or
• C.) A current personal credit card or cheque payment from Individuals who are faculty or staff with a "ship to" or delivery address of the educational entity; or
• D.) Such other appropriate identification as permitted by Adobe from time to time by posting a list of such appropriate identification on its website

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 send off to Adobe.
When you have completed the form, click the 'Submit' button to send it to the Adobe Pacific Sales Team.

Student/Teacher Editions:

Click here to veiw Student/Teacher Edition PDF
Product Information
What are Adobe Student and Teacher Editions?
Student and Teacher Editions are the same full versions of the commercial software products, priced at discounts for students, faculty, teachers and school staff.

Which software products are available as Adobe Student and Teacher Editions?
Student and Teacher Editions are available for Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master collection, Design Premium, Web Premium, Production Premium, Design Standard, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop Extended, Acrobat Pro and Photoshop Lightroom software.

Are the products the current versions of the software?
Yes, all products are the most up-to-date versions.

Are Student and Teacher Editions the same as the commercial products?
Yes. Adobe Student and Teacher Editions are the same full-version commercial software products.

How are Adobe Student and Teacher Editions diferent from the Adobe Student Editions I've heard about?
Adobe Student Editions were available only for students. Now, Adobe Student and Teacher Editions are available for students, teachers, faculty and administrators. Adobe Student and Teacher Editions replaced Adobe Student Editions beginning in April 2010.

Can Student and Teacher Editions be upgraded?
A Student and Teacher Edition can be upgraded to a commercial version when the user no longer is a student or teacher.

What is included in Student and Teacher Edition box?
Inside the box, there is a product CD or DVD and instructions about how to request the required serial number from Adobe. As with the commercial versions of the sofware, all documentation is provided in electronic form on the CD or DVD; there is no printed manual included in the box.

In what languages are the products available?
The products are available in Chinese Traditional, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish and Spanish.

Which platforms are supported by Adobe Student and Teacher Editions?
Versions are available for both Windows and Mac OS platforms.

Eligibility
Who may purchase and use Adobe Student and Teacher Editions?
The following individuals are eligible to use Adobe Student and Teacher Editions:

• University and college students - students enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study
• Primary and secondary school students - students enrolled at an accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction
• Faculty and staff - teachers and staff employed by an accredited primary or secondary school or a public or private university or college

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.

Are part-time students and teachers eligible to purchase Student and Teacher Editions?
Yes, as long as the student or teacher qualifes per the terms stated above.

What kind of evidence of eligibility is needed?
The following is needed from students, teachers and staff to provide evidence of eligibility:
Students
Students must provide a photocopy of a valid, current student ID that includes the student's name, date and a photo. If the student does not have such an ID, he or she must instead provide a photocopy of a valid photo ID and one of the following items:

• Official, current non-photo student ID with name and date
• Official, current school transcript indicating name of school and student
• Official, current school tuition bill indicating name of school and student
• Official, current report card indicating name of school and student
• Other official dated proof of enrolment

Students who are younger than 18 and do not have a valid photo ID may provide an ofcial leter from their eligible school stating their name and current enrolment status.

Teachers, faculty and staff
Teachers, faculty and staff must provide a photocopy of a valid, current school ID that includes their name, date and a photo. If the individual does not have such an ID, he or she must instead provide a photocopy of a valid photo ID and one of the following items:

• Faculty or staf paycheck stub
• Ofcial leter from the registrar of the educational institution

When do I have to provide proof of eligibility?
Proof of eligibility must be submited to Adobe afer purchase in order to receive a serial number and use your Student and Teacher Edition. Explicit instructions on submiting your proof of eligibility will be included inside your Student and Teacher Edition box.

How must evidence of eligibility be provided?
You must provide an electronic copy of your proof of eligibility via web upload using the web address provided in your Student and Teacher Edition package.

What digital formats may be used for submiting my proof of eligibility?
You may use a digital camera or scanner to create a copy of your proof of eligibility. Make sure that all documents are legible and true to size. Acceptable formats include JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF and PDF. Te fle must be no larger than 3MB.

How long will Adobe take to validate my proof of eligibility?
It may take up to three business days to receive confrmation of your proof of eligibility and your serial number from Adobe.

Can I use my Student and Teacher Edition while I await acceptance of my proof of eligibility?
Yes, you may install your product in trial mode while awaiting receipt of your serial number from Adobe.
You may use the product for up to 30 days in trial mode.

Purchasing information
Where can I buy Student and Teacher Editions?
Student and Teacher Editions can be obtained either from from Adobe authorised Student and Teacher Edition resellers.

Restrictions on use
Do Student and Teacher Editions have restricted functionality?
Student and Teacher Editions provide all the features and functionality of the commercial versions.
The sofware may be used only on a privately owned computer.

Is there a time limit on using Student and Teacher Editions?
There is no time limit. Eligible users who purchase a Student and Teacher Edition product receive a perpetual license.

Can a student or teacher use a Student and Teacher Editions for commercial use?
Yes. Those who purchase this product can use it for personal as well as commercial use.

How many copies of a Student and Teacher Edition can be purchased?
Each eligible individual may purchase only one copy per Student and Teacher Edition title. For example, an eligible person may purchase only one copy of Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium Student and Teacher Edition. If that person buys an additional copy of Creative Suite 5 Design Premium Student and Teacher Edition, no serial number will be issued for it. That person may, however, buy one copy of Creative Suite 5 Design Premium and one copy of Creative Suite 5 Production Premium.

Can a student or teacher use the Student and Teacher Edition on more than one computer?
Student and Teacher Edition software may be used on two computers only. Tis is ensured through a product activation procedure, which is performed online.

May Student and Teacher Editions be resold or transferred?
No. Adobe Student and Teacher Edition sofware products may not be sold or given to others for free.

May a student or teacher continue to use Student and Teacher Editions afer graduation or upon completion of training?
Yes. Afer graduation or upon completion of training, the person may continue to use Adobe Student and Teacher Edition sofware.

Can Student and Teacher Editions be used on a computer at a school or university?
No. Student and Teacher Editions may be used on the licensee's own private computer only.

Product activation
Do I need a code to activate the sofware for use?
Yes, you need a serial number before you can install the sofware. You must request this from Adobe by providing proof of your eligibility according to the instructions included in the Student and Teacher Edition package.

If a student or teacher needs a Student and Teacher Edition immediately, can the sofware be used initially without a serial number?
Yes. Individuals may install their Student and Teacher Edition sofware in trial mode for up to 30 days while awaiting their serial number from Adobe. Afer 30 days, the sofware will require a serial number for continued use.

Can I exchange or return the product?
Student and Teacher Editions purchased through the online Adobe Education Stores may be returned within 30 days of purchase. For purchases through other resellers, check with them to determine their return policy.


More info:

Adobe Student and Teacher Edition eligibility and validation requirements:
Important note: The following paragraph must be used in materials that promote Adobe Student and Teacher Editions:
Adobe Student and Teacher Editions are for students, teachers, school staff, and other educators who meet Adobe eligibility guidelines. Proof of eligibility will be required after purchase in order to use the software. Individuals will be authorized for only one license of any Adobe Student and Teacher Edition title.
Eligibility for Adobe Student and Teacher Editions

Adobe Student and Teacher Editions are for use by:
University and college students-students enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study Primary and secondary school students-students enrolled at an accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction Faculty and staff-teachers and staff employed by an accredited primary or secondary school, or a public or private university or college Required proof of eligibility In order to receive a serial number, individuals must provide proof that they are an eligible user of Adobe Student and Teacher Edition software.
The following is needed to provide evidence of eligibility:
Students
Students must provide a photocopy of a valid, current student ID that includes the student's name, date, and a photo. If the student does not have such an ID, he or she must instead provide a photocopy of a valid photo ID and one of the following items:

• Official, current non-photo student ID with name and date
• Official, current school transcript indicating name of school and student
• Official, current report card indicating name of school and student
• Other official dated proof of enrolment

Students who are younger than 18 and do not have a valid photo ID may provide an official letter from their eligible school stating their name and current enrolment status. Teachers, faculty, and staff Teachers, faculty, and staff must provide a photocopy of a valid, current school ID that includes their name, date, and a photo. If the educator does not have such an ID, he or she must instead provide a photocopy of a valid photo ID and one of the following items:

• Faculty or staff paycheck stub
• Official letter from the registrar of the educational institution Restrictions on use Individuals may purchase only one license of any Adobe Student and Teacher Edition. This license may be used only on privately owned computers. Adobe Student and Teacher Edition products may not be resold.

Autodesk
Who can buy under Education pricing?
Note: Rules have been updated
We now no longer need to obtain student records in order resell Autodesk education products.
Now it is up to the customer to verify their eligibility whilst registering the software directly with Autodesk.

You will need to be a student that is studying an Autodesk product in order to qualify for their student pricing.

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

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.

• 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

• 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.