Eligibility And Document Requirement

School/Academic Verification Document Requirement:

To qualify for an educational institution discount, you must be one of the following:

  • Accredited primary or secondary school
  • Public or private university or college, school district, or board of education*

Proof of Eligibility required:
Send any ONE of the following by fax to 800-433-2919 or email to customerservice@academic-collegiate.com
Your proof of eligibility must be a document issued by the institution with your name, institution name, and dated within 6 months of order Types of proof include:

  • Purchase Order on institutions letterhead
  • Copy of an institutional purchasing card
  • Letter on official letterhead from the education entity

* Accredited schools are those that are approved by an association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education/State Board of Education or the Canadian/Provincial Ministries of Education and that teach students as their primary focus. In the U.S., such associations include: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
**Documents dated within the last six months are considered current.

Student Verification Document Requirement:

To qualify for a student discount, you must be enrolled in one of the following:

  • University or college — accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study*
  • Primary or secondary school — accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction*

Proof of Eligibility required:
Send any ONE of the following by fax to 800-433-2919 or email to customerservice@academic-collegiate.com
Your proof of eligibility must be a document issued by the institution with your name, institution name, and dated within 6 months of order Types of proof of enrollment include:

  • School ID card
  • Report card
  • Transcript
  • Tuition bill or statement
  • Schedule

* Accredited schools are those that are approved by an association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education/State Board of Education or the Canadian/Provincial Ministries of Education and that teach students as their primary focus. In the U.S., such associations include: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
**Documents dated within the last six months are considered current.

Faculty/Staff Verification Document Requirement:

To qualify for a teacher discount, you must be one of the following:

  • Faculty or staff — employed by an accredited primary or secondary school, public or private university or college, school district, or board of education (including emeritus status professors)*
  • Teacher of a homeschooled student — defined by state homeschooling regulations

Proof of Eligibility required:
Send any ONE of the following by fax to 800-433-2919 or email to customerservice@academic-collegiate.com
Your proof of eligibility must be a document issued by the institution with your name, institution name, and dated within 6 months of order Types of proof of enrollment include:

  • Faculty ID card
  • Paycheck stub from school (private info can be hidden)
  • Letter on official letterhead from the education entity indicating current employment

For teachers of homeschooled students:
  • Dated copy of a letter of intent to homeschool**
  • PCurrent membership ID to a homeschool association (for example, the Home School Legal Defense Association)**
  • Dated proof of purchase of curriculum for the current academic school year**

* Accredited schools are those that are approved by an association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education/State Board of Education or the Canadian/Provincial Ministries of Education and that teach students as their primary focus. In the U.S., such associations include: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
**Documents dated within the last six months are considered current.

Non-Profit Verification Document Requirement:

This product can only be ordered by Non-Profit Organizations that are eligble under IRS Section 501(c)3. Qualified customers must fax us a copy of their IRS 501(c)3 Certification Letter after placing their order. Orders will only be processed for shipping after receiving this documentation.

Proof of Eligibility required:
Send a copy of proof of 501(c)(3) status by faxing to 800-433-2919 or email to customerservice@academic-collegiate.com

**Documents dated within the last six months are considered current.