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Sage 50 Educational or Student version FAQs

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Summary

The Sage 50 Accounting Educational or Student version is available free of charge to eligible training institutions and students. Users must be taking courses at a Sage Education Partner institution.

Description

The educational version is a desktop-based replica of Sage 50 Premium and doesn't include cloud functionality.

  • Educator Versions: Don't expire; they'll eventually become obsolete. Ensure you stay up to date with the latest educational version releases.
  • Student Versions:  Valid for 14-months from the date of activation.

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How to Download and Register

Copy and paste the appropriate link into your web browser:

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NOTE:

Don't apply Sage product updates (for example, 202X.1 or 202X.2) to the educational version. Updates can make data incompatible with student files.

 

NOTE:

Sage 50 educational/student version is a Windows desktop application and doesn't support macOS or in virtual machines.

Support and resources

Sage educational versions don't include technical support. However, there’s a wide range of online resources available to support both students and educators every step of the way:

  • Sage Education Program Resource Centre
    Inside, you’ll find guidance on registration, downloading, and installation, along with FAQs, teaching resources, learning tools, and best-practice tips.
  • Sage Knowledgebase
    A self-serve help center offering how-to articles, troubleshooting guidance, and solutions to common issues.
  • Sage University
    Sage University provides free “Getting Started” learning modules to students to help build confidence and get up and running fast.