At some stage purchasers will be asked for proof of status via the signature of a suitable person within their department. Windows and Mac products are available at cheap prices. No technical support will be provided by Information Services for items bought this way. No disk sets or CDs can be sold or borrowed from Information Services in connection with personal purchases. No paper documentation is provided.
Manuals are readily available from book shops or from the suppliers.
There is now no age limit for a student to qualify for Student Licensing. Now the Student Licence is a lifelong license and students and staff may retain licence when they leave the Education system. Staff and students wishing to purchase items not covered by the Student Licensing Scheme can purchase items directly from the supplier at Microsoft Educational prices. These are typically less then commercial prices but are more expensive than Select ones.