| These days, it's truly impossible to get through college | | | | standards as professional retail locations or sites, you |
| without a computer of your own. And while the | | | | do run the risk of getting scammed when you buy |
| computer that you buy will come stocked with plenty | | | | your college software from listings there. |
| of software - it might not be the college software you | | | | Tips for Saving Money on College Software |
| need to sail through your classes and complete your | | | | When you're looking for software for college students, |
| projects. But before you plunk down hundreds from | | | | keep in mind than many retailers offer student or |
| your financial aid on educational software for college | | | | educator discounts. So if you can prove that you're a |
| at one of the "big box" stores, there are a few | | | | student, you may be able to get your software for |
| unexpected places you can find discount college | | | | less than the price listed on the package. |
| software - and a few tips to help you save big so you | | | | A few other ideas to help you save money on |
| won't blow your budget in one fell swoop. | | | | educational software for college students include: |
| Where to Shop for Discount College Software | | | | " Using freeware or shareware for things like games, |
| I know a lot of people think that their college | | | | spyware removal and anti-virus protection. All of these |
| bookstores have high prices, but if you look around, in | | | | things can help you save money so you can spend |
| most cases you'll find that they're actually reasonable - | | | | what you have on the college software you really |
| if not downright low. And from my days as a university | | | | need. |
| bookstore manager at a Follett store, I can tell you that | | | | " Some textbooks come with software for college |
| all of their stores offer amazing discounts on software | | | | students, so be sure to give it a try before you decide |
| for college students. | | | | to purchase something that may be redundant. |
| And just to prove the point - I went to my alma | | | | " If your parents have software that offers several |
| mater's (Elmhurst College) online Follett store and | | | | licenses for the same household, ask them if you can |
| found Adobe Creative Suite 3 for just under $400. At | | | | use one of their licenses to install the software on your |
| one of those "big box" store's sites it was selling for | | | | computer. |
| well more than $1,000 which, if you need this college | | | | With so many options available to students looking for |
| software - is a HUGE savings. | | | | discount software for college, there's absolutely no |
| Obviously, places like eBay and Craigslist are also | | | | reason to pay full price. So hit your college bookstore |
| good options when it comes to shopping for | | | | and check out the freeware sites and start saving |
| educational software for college, but given that the | | | | money for things you'll need later (like proper meals). |
| sellers at those places aren't held to the same | | | | |