Educational Institutions :

Must provide an official purchase order from the institution on the official stationery/ purchase order of the institution.

Faculty & Staff :

Copy of valid Faculty/ Staff ID Card. The copy should clearly indicate the name of the individual, the Faculty/ Staff Number, Date of Validity, and the name of the Institution. The ID should be a photo ID.

If identification does not include a photo, then identification must be accompanied by a second source photo identification (eg. drivers licence).

If the identification does not carry a date of validity, then an additional form of ID is required to establish current academic status. You may submit a copy of a recent paystub (current or previous month only), a copy of a teaching contract that indicates a period of validity, or a letter from the school - on the official letterhead of the school - confirming that you are a current faculty/ staff member at the school.

In the event that the institution does not have an ID card system, acceptable alternate documentation include copies of current pay-stubs, teaching contracts, or a letter from the institution confirming current faculty/ staff position at the institution. Such letter must be signed by someone with suitable authority and be on the official letterhead of the institution.

Students :

Copy of valid Student ID Card. The copy should clearly indicate the name of the individual, the Student ID Number, Date of Expiry (or current Semester validiation sticker), and the name of the Institution. The ID should be a photo ID.

If identification does not include a photo, then identification must be accompanied by a second source photo identification (eg. drivers licence).

If the identification does not carry a date of expiration (or a current semester validation sticker), then an additional form of ID is required to establish current academic status. You may submit a copy of a current semester tuition paid receipt, a current semester course registration schedule, or a letter from the school - on the official letterhead of the school - confirming that you are a currently enrolled student at the school.

In the event that the institution does not have an ID card system, acceptable alternate documentation include copies of current fee-paid receipt, registration/ course schedule, or a letter from the institution confirming current faculty/ student status at the institution. Such letter must be signed by faculty or administrative authority and be on the official letterhead of the institution.

Public Libraries :

Please call/e-mail for details

Public Museums :

Please call/ e-mail for details

Non-Profit Organizations:

Non-Profit Organizations must fax us a copy of their IRS 501(c)3 non-profit determination letter (this is the letter that you would have received from the US Treasury Department confirming your status as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization.

Churches/ Other Theological Organizations:

Churches and theological organizations placing orders for eligible software products must fax us a letter on official church stationery that confirms that the software is being purchased for the use of the organization.

Note: Churches and Theological Organizations who wish to order Adobe, Microsoft or Sony software must qualify as non-profit organizations, and must fax us a copy of their IRS 501(c)3 non-profit determination letter (this is the letter that you would have received from the US Treasury Department confirming your status as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization.

Have a question on eligibility to purchase academic software, or the documentation you need to send us to document your order? Email us at sales@academic-softwares.com  with your questions.