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FAQ

  • How does Gradware offer such low prices?
    Gradware has partnered with software manufacturers that recognize our commitment to providing professional software tools at prices that students and teachers can afford.
  • What is an educational version?
    Educational versions of software, or academically priced software, are functionally identical to commercial versions of the software. The main difference is the licensing agreement of the educational version which states that academically priced software cannot be used for commercial purposes. Any qualified educational customer is eligible to purchase software at academic discounts.
  • Who is eligible to receive Gradware academic discounts?
    You are eligible to buy academic software if:
    1. You are a student or teacher;
    2. You are a school administrator or faculty member;
    3. You are purchasing for an accredited school, college, university, or hospital directly affiliated with an educational institution.
      click here for academic eligibility details
  • What is acceptable proof of academic eligibility?
    We require proof of current affiliation with a school. Accepted proof of your current academic status include the following: a dated student or faculty ID card, fee receipt, course schedule, pay-stub, or employment contract combined with any photo ID (driver's license, passport photo, etc.) Please feel free to block out any private information such as pay amounts and social security numbers. For Adobe, Corel, and Microsoft products, a photo ID is required. For more information click here for academic eligibility details.
  • I am an individual customer, how many copies of a software title can I order?
    Individual customers may only purchase one copy of any software title per calendar year.
  • How do I receive my free upgrade?
    If you purchased academic software from Gradware that qualifies for a free upgrade, please contact the appropriate manufacturer directly. For free Adobe upgrades please call 800.492.3623; for free Macromedia upgrades please call 800.457.1774.
  • I cannot find a product on Gradware!
    Tell us what you are searching for and we will gladly help you find the software or hardware that you need. Just email us at products@gradware.com.