qualify for office 2003 student/teacher edition

[Mary]

I currently teach at a private English language school.
This school is not accredited through a Regional
Institutional Accrediting Agency; however, it is
certified by the US government to issue I-20 Visas.
Before buying the student/teacher edition software, I
need to know if teaching in this school qualifies me.

 

[Susan Ramlet]

Hi, Mary,

Because this is a peer support forum, it might not be the best place for
legal questions. What you should consider is contacting a licensing
specialist at Microsoft to find out. Call 1-800-426-9400, Monday through
Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Pacific time)
and ask to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. Worldwide
customers can use the Guide to Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites to find
contact information in their locations.

I've called them and have had good luck speaking with a real person for
free.

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=HowToBuyConsumer
and Do You Qualify:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/students/doyouqualify.mspx

Based on this footnote:
To determine if the educational institution you attend or work for is
properly accredited, please contact your educational institution about its
accreditation status. Accreditation must be issued by a Regional
Institutional Accrediting Agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of
Education.

I think not. The accrediting clause is probably to prevent people who
"teach" internet classes from qualifying - at one time signing up for a $30
internet class allowed you to buy software from some venders at educational
prices.

Are you the parent of a student in grades K-12? If so that qualifies you
even if your teaching does not. You can't use it at the school though, only
at home (regardless of what qualifies you). The school needs to get a
different license - either retail or volume.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)


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