Frequently Asked Questions

General Pre-Sales

Product Specific

Eligibility

Agreement Forms

Online Store Policies

Downloading & Shipping

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General Pre-Sales

Is this software a legal, licensed copy?

Yes. We are an authorized education reseller for the products listed on JourneyEd.com. We specialize in the secondary and post-secondary school market, offering software at educational discounts to qualified students, faculty and schools in the USA and Canada. Once you register your software, you will be in full compliance with software copyright regulations.

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What is the difference between the products offered by JourneyEd and the commercial versions?

Nothing. Aside from the price, these products are functionally identical to the commercial versions. As a student, you are eligible to purchase one copy of each software at educational discounts. Some software titles such as AutoCAD, Pro/E,3D Studio Max and Quickbooks are functionally identical to the commercial versions but have been specially designed for educational use, making it them unsuitable for a professional production environment. Please visit the Agreement Forms section of our FAQs for specific vendor limitations and requirements.

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How many times can I install my software?

Most products are single license installations for one machine. Some products have permissions to install on more than one machine. Please review the Additional Info tab on the individual product details for specific product information.

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What does a software subscription mean?

Some the software products we sell now come available in a low cost subscription format. This means the software will only function for the duration of the subscription. Once the product has been installed it will cease to work after the term of the subscription time purchased has expired. For example some AutoCAD or SolidWorks are sold as 1 or 2-year subscriptions. Additional subscriptions may be purchased for as long as you are still academically qualified.

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Are manuals included with the software?

In order to reduce packaging weight and paper cost most, manufacturers no longer include printed manuals with software. Manuals and help guides are typically contained on the software disc. If you need assistance locating or obtaining a manual for your product, please contact the manufacturer�s Technical Support.

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Product Specific

How do I get my Adobe free upgrade products that I qualified for?

All free upgrade products are supplied direct from Adobe and must be personally requested by the customer to Adobe within their free upgrade qualification timelines by calling 800 833 6687.

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How many computers can I install my Adobe software on?

Adobe allows 2 installations of each software product, one on a desktop and one on a laptop, as long as both computers are owned by the same person.

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What are the academic requirements to purchase Adobe software?

Visit the Adobe website to see all academic qualifications www.adobe.com/education/purchasing/qualify.html

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What if I lost/broke my Adobe software disc and I need to reinstall the software?

If you purchased Software Assurance on your JourneyEd order for the product at the time of purchase, contact Journey Customer Service for your one time media replacement.

If Software Assurance was not purchased through JourneyEd, Adobe offers a media replacement program on the current version. Contact Adobe Customer service 800 833 6687 and to request a lost media replacement.

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What if I purchased the Adobe product in the wrong platform or I purchased a new computer in a different platform after my software was purchased?

Unopened products can be returned to JourneyEd for exchange of platform. For Adobe box product Adobe offers a platform exchange program for a nominal cost. Contact Adobe Customer Service 800 833 6687 to request a platform exchange.

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Who do I contact for Adobe installation tech support?

Adobe Technical Support can be reached at 1-800-833-6687.

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Who do I contact for Avid Technical Support?

Avid Technical Support can be reached at 978-640-6789.

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How do I contact Microsoft for Technical Support?

Microsoft Technical Support can be reached at 1-800-MICROSOFT (1-800-642-7676).

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Purchase Requirements

Who can order from JourneyEd?

College Students:
Qualified degree-granting college, university and career school students.

K-12 Students:
Students enrolled in a degree granting accredited Public, Private or Charter School can purchase from JourneyEd.

Faculty/Staff:
K-12 as well as all post-secondary faculty and staff members can order software from JourneyEd at the same student educational pricing.

Schools:
To place school orders, fax a school Purchase Order to (866) 947-4604 or call our School Sales Department at (800) 874-9001.

Home Schooling:
Those who are home schooling must provide a valid photo ID, and a copy of one of the following:

  • Letter of intent to home school addressed to local school district for current school year.
  • Home School Legal Defense Association membership card.
  • Home School Charter School membership card.
  • Book/curriculum receipt for the current year.

Air Force/DoD Association:
Proof of Air Force/DoD Association required. We accept:

Non Academic Customer:
Customers not affiliated with an educational institution may purchase any of our non-academic products. To determine which products are non-academic the product order code will end in a "N". Any order received for educational products will be canceled unless academic verification is received.

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Proof of Academic Status

Once you have completed placing an order and obtained your order number, you can upload your eligibility documentation at the Eligibility Verification Upload page or send your academic proof via fax to 1-888-486-2341 or email to id@journeyed.com.

Be sure to reference your order number on it so that we can match it to the correct account to ensure speedy shipping.

No order will be made available until a valid academic ID is received. We will place your order on "hold" until we receive your valid academic ID. Upon receipt of your academic ID, we will ship out your order or send downloading instructions.

Note: Some software vendors require specific forms and documentation as proof of academic status. Please visit our Vendor Requirements and Agreements section for additional details regarding vendors such as Adobe, Microsoft, and others.

Acceptable Forms of Academic Proof:
You will need one of the following documents:

College Students/Parents

  • Instant Online Verification
  • Dated Student ID from the current semester or school year
  • Course Schedule
  • Registration Receipt for this semester
  • Letter of Enrollment on school letterhead

K12 Student/Parents

  • Report Card
  • Dated Student ID from the current semester or school year
  • Registration Receipt
  • Letter of Enrollment on school letterhead

Teachers, Faculty, Staff

  • Link to your faculty web page
  • Current Faculty ID
  • Letter of Employment on school letterhead
  • Pay Stub (cross out confidential information)

Home School Students/Parents

  • Membership in Home School Association
  • Receipt for Home School Curriculum
  • Letter of intent to home school from a state agency

School Districts, Colleges, Universities

  • Your Purchase Order

Nonprofit Organizations

  • Copy of IRS 501(c)3 form
  • IRS letter stating you are a 501(c)3

Air Force/DoD Association

  • Proof of affiliation with the U.S. Air Force or DoD affiliation, as listed above.

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How to Send Your Eligibility Proof

Send your academic proof and order number to:

If you already have an order placed you can upload your verification at the Eligibility Verification Upload page.

Academic verification documents are reviewed in the order in which they are received. These documents may take up to 1 business day to be posted to your account after being received. Documents received after 5 PM may not be posted until the next business day.

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How will I know my academic document was accepted?

Once your academic document has been reviewed, your account will be marked verified and an email will be sent confirming that your verification has been accepted and your order has been released for processing.

Academic verification documents are reviewed in the order in which they are received. These documents may take up to 1 business day to be posted to your account after being received.

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What is the status of my order?

Customers may view their order status on our website 24/7 by logging in to the My Account page. All order progressions or delay issues are communicated by email to the email address provided on your account. Be sure to set your email settings to allow delivery of JourneyEd emails to your address book.

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What does it mean if my order is on eligibility hold?

All orders through JourneyEd require proof of academic status unless specifically noted. All orders are placed into eligibility hold prior to receiving your proof of academic status. After proof of academic status is received, your order will be released from eligibility hold and you will be notified via email.

Academic verification documents are reviewed in the order in which they are received. These documents may take up to 1 business day to be posted to your account after being received. Documents received after 5 PM may not be posted until the next business day.

To check the status of your order, please log in to your account at the My Account page.

For information on purchase requirements, please see our Proof of Academic Status information.

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Why do I need to sign a special agreement form for some products?

Some manufacturers such as AutoDesk, Softimage, Avid and NewTek require that you submit a signed agreement form along with your academic proof agreeing to the licensing terms prior to purchase. For specific academic proof required by an item, please see the Agreement Forms section of this site. All forms are available in a printable PDF format.

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Can I still use the software that I have purchased after I am no longer a student?

Yes. As long as you purchased the product during the time you were qualified as a student/faculty then you have a legal license copy and can continue to use the software after you leave school.

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Agreement Forms

Vendor Requirements & Agreements

Some manufacturers require that you submit a signed agreement form along with your academic proof agreeing to the licensing terms prior to purchase.

Listed below, you will find the specific "proof" of your academic status and/or other requirements that you will need to supply us in order to process your order for some manufacturers. Each form is available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. If you don't have the Acrobat reader you can download this free utility from Adobe.

  • Download or open the student agreement form (or forms) that you need.
  • Print the form.
  • Fill in the needed information.
  • Sign it.
  • Fax it or scan and email to us along with a copy of your student verification (if required) to 1-888-486-2341 or id@journeyed.com. Be sure to include your order or your order may be delayed.

Adobe

Requires a current, dated academic ID at a degree granting institution. Check Adobe's website for further details. All free upgrade products are supplied direct from Adobe and must be requested by the customer from Adobe within 30 days of purchase and following their manufacturer guidelines.

Ashlar-Vellum

Teacher Unit (also called Educational or EDU) special-use license: You must provide proof that you are an active professor teaching Ashlar-Vellum software in the lab or classroom, or that you are a currently enrolled student. Please download, complete and send PDF form to JourneyEd. We must receive this form via email, fax or snail mail before we can place your order.

Ashlar-Vellum Special-Use Agreement

Auto Des Sys

(Manufacturers of Form Z) require a current class schedule or letter issued by the school verifying 9 credit hours & currently enrolled in animation classes, a copy of student ID and a school issued document stating anticipated graduation date. NOTE: Student cannot be within one semester before graduating to purchase. Faculty purchases require a letter issued by the school verifying full-time faculty status or a copy of current pay-stub verifying full-time faculty status. All Form Z orders also require a signed special study extension license agreement.

Special Study Extension Agreement

Microsoft

Requires current academic verification at a degree granting or accredited institution. K-12 student sales are restricted with exception of students enrolled in school districts participating the Microsoft Student Select program or high school seniors with letter of college acceptance. Check Microsoft's Web site for further details. All free upgrade products are supplied direct from Microsoft and must be requested by the customer from Microsoft within their manufacturer guidelines.

Minitab

Requires a picture ID and a current academic verification at a degree granting or accredited institution and must be enrolled in accredited courses.

Minitab Agreement Form

Nemetschek

Requires a picture ID and a current academic verification at a degree granting or accredited institution.

Nemetschek Agreement Form

Tech Ed Concepts

(CADKEY, DataCAD) Requires picture ID and a current dated academic ID at a degree granting institution. Products contain education watermark on all files created. Not for commercial use. All Tech Ed Concepts orders also require a signed Tech Ed Concepts Agreement Form.

Tech Ed Concepts Agreement Form

Academic verification documents are reviewed in the order in which they are received. These documents may take up to 1 business day to be posted to your account after being received. Documents received after 5 PM may not be posted until the next business day.

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Online Store Policies

You can order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at our Online Campus store or Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 PM CST by calling our Sales department at 1-800-874-9001. Our Customer Service department is ready to assist you Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 PM CST. Fax orders to (866) 947-4604. Questions or comments can be emailed to us using our online webform.

What payment types do you accept?

We accept PayPal, Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express.

Your credit card is not charged until we ship your product.

We charge sales tax where applicable.

Do I have to pay sales tax?

For individual sales, we are required to collect sales tax on all taxable sales in all states which administer a sales tax. Any sales tax charged will be indicated once your billing and/or shipping address have been entered during checkout.

Tax-exempt entities and other buyers purchasing products tax-exempt can submit a copy of their tax-exempt certificate or required documentation to receive tax exempt treatment. We will need a copy of your tax-exempt certificate and the billing or shipping address on the order must match the address on the certificate. Please include your order number or a copy of your receipt or invoice. You can fax a copy of your certificate, with order number or invoice to 1-866-947-4525.

What is your return policy?

You may return most software items you have purchased from JourneyEd within 30 days of delivery for a full product refund minus the cost of shipping provided the product is unopened. Hardware items can be returned within 14-days of purchase. Software and Hardware must be returned in original unopened packaging and in a resalable condition. Digital download and licensing products are ineligible for refund. Please see below for exceptions to this policy due to manufacturer restrictions.

Software that has been opened and is defective may be exchanged for a replacement item of the same title and platform only. No returns for refunds are accepted on opened items. If the return is a direct result of our error, we'll also pay the return shipping costs. Outside of 30 days from delivery, defective products will be subject to the manufacturer's warranty.

A Restocking Fee of 15% or $45 (whichever is less) may be assessed for any returned item. A Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must always accompany all returns. To obtain your RMA number, simply contact our Customer Service. Products returned without obtaining an RMA number will be refused or subject to an automatic 15% restocking fee at the discretion of JourneyEd. All returns received without previous authorization will be discarded after 30 days.

When returning items to JourneyEd, we strongly advise that you obtain a tracking number for your shipment. Please use a sturdy shipping box; placing shipping labels directly on the original product voids any previous credit or refund authorization. All original product parts are required for return, including product packaging.

Due to manufacturer restrictions, we cannot accept returns of the following items:

  • Any item from the following manufacturers, vendors and items: Ableton Live 6, Adam, Alias, Alpha Software, Antares Audio, ArcSoft, Audio Warrior,Auralog, AutoDesk, Auto FX, Atrixware, Avid, Brother, CadSoft, Computer Systems Odessa, Cosmic Blobs, EasyReader, Emedia, Epson, EZ Grader, eZedia, HP, IK Multimedia, Jackson Software, LearnKey, Line 6, MacKichan, Maxon, National Instruments, Nemetschek, Newtek, Nik Software, Now Software, Orbis Software, Pantone, Pinnacle, Pixtivity, Planon System Solutions, Quark, Reason, Red Rock Software, Robert McNeel & Associates, Sibelius, SmartSound, SolidWorks, Sony Hardware, SpeedSkin, SPSS, Steinberg, StyleEase, SunBurst, Transparent Language, Wacom Cintiqs,Wacom Refurbs, Wolfram, Wizcom Technologies.
  • Any item that has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
  • Any item from Adobe Student Licensing.
  • Zip Disks, Recordable CDs/DVDs, Ink Cartridges, Paper, Toner for Fax Machines and Printers, or any other consumable product.
  • Any Electronic Software Download (ESD) purchase.
  • Any gaming or game console software.
  • Any volume license purchase.
  • Any item that is not in its original condition or is damaged.
  • Any item marked "BLOWOUT! While Supplies Last"
  • Any item returned without a RMA number.
  • Any item returned to locations other than the Academic Superstore Minnetonka warehouse.
  • Any OEM product.
  • Any training software or DVD.
  • Any item not returned in a shipping box - envelopes not allowed.

Returns Warehouse Address:

Attn: Returns Department
RMA # (provided when return approved)
Digital River Education Services, Inc.
10380 Bren Road West
Minnetonka, MN 55343

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Do you have a low price guarantee?

Shop with comfort. Buy your software now and if you see a lower advertised price of that same exact item (including our own sale prices) within 30 days of your purchase, we'll refund the difference. To receive your refund, just provide a copy of the advertisement or written quotation containing the lower price to Customer Service at email CustServ@JourneyEd.com or fax 972-481-2150. Refunds are usually processed within 24 hours of price verification. Refunds cannot be offered on closeouts or loss leader pricing. This policy applies only to advertised prices and does not apply to special offers, rebates promotions, or free-with-purchase offers. JourneyEd reserves the right not to sell products below our cost.

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What are your hours of operation?

Our student and faculty sales office 1-800-874-9001 is open from 7:30 AM-7:00 PM CST. Monday - Friday . All other departments including our Customer Service department are open from 7:30 AM-7:00 PM CST. Monday - Friday and can be reached via our Contact Us page.

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Do I need to send my academic verification every time I place an order?

We keep your academic verification on file for 1 year from date of submission. Additional orders can be placed for one year from submission without submitting proof of academic standing again. Please note that the purchase of some products may require additional verification to be sent in. Please visit our Agreement Forms for further details.

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Shipping & Handling

How long does it take for my electronic download to be sent?

Electronic downloads are not sent immediately. They generally take 1-3 business days.

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What shipping options do you offer?

Delivery times are only time in transit once the package ships. It does not included order fulfillment time. See our shipping grid below for rates. Our online order form will automatically determine these rates (Next Day, Next-Day Saturday and Ground) based on the amount of your order.

Order Total Ground (3-5 Day) 2-Day Std. Next Day Priority Next Day
Up to $50.00 $10.00 $12.00 $19.00 $24.00
$50.01 - $99.00 $12.50 $14.50 $19.50 $24.50
$99.01 - $250.00 $14.50 $17.50 $24.50 $29.50
$250.01 - $500.00 $17.50 $20.50 $27.50 $32.50
$500.01 - $1000.00 $19.50 $24.50 $30.50 $34.50
$1000.00 + $23.50 $27.50 $34.50 $39.50

JourneyEd does not ship to PO BOXES as a result of lack of proof of delivery by the recipient and increased losses through the postal system.

Next-Day Orders - Orders can only be processed AFTER we receive (or already have on file) valid proof of your current student or faculty/staff status. Next Day requested orders that are shipped on Friday will arrive on the following Monday. Next Day requested orders that are placed on Saturday or Sunday will be processed on the following Monday for Tuesday delivery. If you place your order on Friday and wish to receive it on Saturday, you need to choose the Next-Day Saturday shipping option.

Tracking Orders - After placing your order, tracking or finding the status of your order is very easy. Simply log in to My Account. Once your order ships, you will be able to follow the shipment to your doorstep.

Canadian Orders - Shipping & Handling for Canadian orders is $20.00 CDN. We collect applicable GST and PST taxes at the time of the order.

Sales outside the U.S. and Canada - Shipping rates vary from country to country ($35 US to $42 US. JourneyEd only ships using FedEx Economy International or FedEx Priority International.

Alaska & Hawaii - Domestic shipping rates do not include these two states. Shipping costs for these states will incur an additional $10 to the rate table listed above.

Australia, Europe, Mexico, and New Zealand Orders - The price for the goods stated on this website or in our catalog is excluding VAT or any other tax. VAT or other tax collection will be required upon delivery by the delivery service.

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