Students can obtain special educational rates for buying software – the Education-Store 
gives more information.
For details about discounted Microsoft programs, call Microsoft Education Connection on 0870 60 70 800 or visit Microsoft .
Alternatively, you could use free open source software that is compatible with other major office software. Find out more about Open Office or about sharing documents using Google Docs .
These aren’t the only options, so look out for other software discounts through shops and on the web.
Be careful to compare the total costs when warranties or other options are all included.
