Autodesk Student software is the educational version of either the AutoCAD or Inventor software.  Though it is functionally identical to the software used by professionals, it has been specifically designed for educational use making it unsuitable for a professional production environment. It may not be used for commercial, professional or for-profit purposes. Students who meet eligibility requirements can purchase Autodesk Student software at a greatly reduced price.  To meet the eligibility rules you must be a career school student, a degree-seeking post-secondary student, a K-12 student, or a faculty member.  A degree-seeking student is defined as a registered student who can prove current enrolment in three (3) credit hours in a degree-granting program or nine-month certificate-granting program.  

Students enrolled in courses at The CAD Correspondence Institute who 
are working towards an AutoCAD or Inventor Certificate are eligible.

All international students and those from the USA can purchase the software from Studica , CAD Campus or Journey Education.  Canadian students can purchase the software from Studica or iDESIGN solutions. Their web sites fully explain the rules, system requirements,  pricing, and how to complete the purchase.  Prices listed are in either US or Canadian dollars, depending on the location of the supplier.  Students must complete a Purchase Agreement and send it along with their software order. Purchase Agreements can be found on each suppliers website