Sage 50 US Educational or Student version FAQs

Frequently asked questions regarding the Educational edition of Sage 50 Accounting.

What is the Sage 50 Educational Version?

• The Sage 50 Educational Version (aka the student version) is a Sage 50 desktop version. It's valid for 14 months upon registration and doesn't include the cloud-connected features.
• It’s provided to schools and educational institutions that teach Sage 50 either as a standalone course or part of their curriculum. For example, Accounting or Business Studies, and their students, who use it to train.

How do educators and students obtain the Sage 50 Educational version?

• They need to sign up with our Sage Educational Partner program. They can do so on the following websites:
  • Students: https://www.sage.com/en-us/about-us/education/
  • Educators: https://www.sage.com/en-us/about-us/education/instructor/
• The above website includes the registration forms and the downloads for the educational version.

What is the difference between the registration codes the educators received vs the students?

• The educator's registration codes include an Account ID, which allows them to install the educational version on as many of their labs as required.
• The student's registration codes don’t include an Account ID, and are for single use only.

Is the Sage 50 Educational Version free of charge?

• Yes, the software is free of charge.

Where do I get the data files that come with the book?

• The publisher of each textbook has a different set of files. You’ll need to contact the publisher of the book you’re using.

Where are the backups inside the student version?

• See Inside the student version of Sage 50, where are the backups?

Why did I not receive my activation code?

• Sometimes, the email response gets blocked by your firewall/spam ware. Or the email can get sent to your junk/spam folder. If you still didn’t receive it, email [email protected]. In the email, mention what Sage 50 version/year you require.

Why is my registration code not working?

• This error typically happens when the Sage version/year you have installed doesn't match the Sage version/year key codes you’ve requested. Double-check that you've installed the correct version and then re-register for the right set of registration codes.

Where can I find technical help?

• Sage provides technical support for the Instructor version only. Instructors can call support or email [email protected].
• Students can contact their instructor for support, as Sage doesn’t provide technical support for the Student version. However, we’ve compiled a list of FAQ's and online resources to help you through your educational journey with Sage. Visit https://www.sagecity.com/support_communities/sage_students/w/sage-student-instructor-resources. Select the Sage software educational version you’re using listed on the left column for online assistance.

Who do I contact if I need help with my course or training/textbook?

• If you need assistance with your course or training/textbook, contact your educational institution/lecturer directly.

What versions of the Educational edition do Sage support?

• The versions provided to students align with our software obsolescence policy. Download links are only available for supported versions. 
• To register for or download a supported version, visit https://www.sage.com/en-us/about-us/education/.