Qualified education users can receive special discounts on boxed, retail versions of Microsoft software by acquiring the Academic Edition full packaged product (FPP). The Academic Edition FPP is the same powerful, fully-functional software as the regular retail version. The only differences are the Academic Edition label and the discount price.
You'll get even deeper discounts through our Academic Volume Licensing programs if your institution needs five or more copies of Microsoft products.
On This PageAre you eligible?To acquire the Academic Edition FPP, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Most educational institutions, faculty, staff members, and students qualify.  Note
You can also receive discounts on Microsoft Office software by acquiring Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student or Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Student and Teacher Edition.
How to buyAcademic Edition full packaged product (FPP) can be acquired from any Authorized Education Reseller (AER). Many software retailers and campus bookstores are AERs. Your AER will verify your eligibility to acquire the Academic Edition FPP. Available productsMany of our most popular software titles are available as Academic Edition FPP. Check out some of the featured products below, or download the complete list. Note The estimated retail prices provided are based on a retail price survey conducted by MSI, Inc. Actual retail prices are determined by the reseller. Prices may vary. Featured Academic Edition productsWindows Vista Home Premium Upgrade Part number: 66I-00488 Estimated Retail Price: $89.95 US Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Part number: 269-11095 Estimated Retail Price: $199.95 US Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 Part number: S26-01928 Estimated Retail Price: $49.95 US Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 with 5 Client Access Licenses (CALs) Part number: 312-03460 Estimated Retail Price: $769.00 US Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition with 25 CALs Part number: P72-02428 Estimated Retail Price: $2319.00 US
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