首先作为学生，可以免费下载到所需要的所有Microsoft软件，哪里还有盗版的市场啊！看看截图：
即使是从微软定购，也是相对很便宜：
In addition to secure downloads and CD check-out, Microsoft is now providing the option of ordering a personal copy of CD Media online for the following products:
| Product Description | Price |
| Office Groove 2007 | $18.95 USD |
| OneNote 2007 | $18.95 USD |
| Project Professional 2007 | $19.95 USD |
| SharePoint Designer 2007 | $19.95 USD |
| Visio Professional 2007 | $19.95 USD |
| Visual Studio .NET 2003 Professional - Full Install | $24.95 USD |
| Visual Studio .NET 2005 Professional - Full Install | $34.95 USD |
| Windows Vista Business DVD | $24.95 USD |
| Windows XP Professional (Single User) | $24.95 USD |
微软还提供了学生的更广泛的免费下载和使用：
“Microsoft Gives Students Access to Technical Software at No Charge to Inspire Success and Make a Difference” at: http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2008/feb08/02-18GSDPR.mspx