When shopping for software, students get the best deals by taking advantage of academic pricing on the most popular software titles. Companies like Adobe and Microsoft have special pricing for students.

To be eligible  for academic discounts, students must provide proof of their enrollment status, sometimes by having a college email account ending with .EDU, or by sending a copy of a student ID, class schedule or other document.

When shopping online, be sure to deal with reputable vendors.  One of the most popular student-discount sources is JourneyEd.com. In fact, JourneyEd has deals for non-students as well, including discounts for teachers and the general public. Unlike many online academic retailers, JourneyEd has a telephone line, so customers can speak to a live person if there is any question about their order.

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