Sage 50 US Educational or Student version FAQs

The Sage 50 Educational or Student version is available free of charge to eligible training institutions and students enrolled in courses at a Sage Education Partner institution.

The educational version is a desktop-based replica of Sage 50 Premium and does not include cloud functionality.

• Educator Versions: Do not expire; they will eventually become obsolete. Please ensure you stay up to date with the latest educational version releases.
• Student Versions: Are valid for 14-months from the date of activation.

How to download and register

Copy and paste the appropriate link into your web browser:

• Students: https://www.sage.com/en-us/about-us/education/
• Educators: https://www.sage.com/en-us/about-us/education/instructor/

Important:

• Do not apply Sage product updates (e.g., 202X.1 or 202X.2) to the educational version. Updates can make data incompatible with student files.
• Sage 50 educational/student version is a Windows desktop application and is not supported on macOS or in virtual machines.

Support & Resources

Technical support is not included with Sage educational versions. However, there is 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 centre 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.
  

Sage 50 US Edition Student Version Registration