Educational FAQs

If you have any questions or other issues concerning educational licenses that are not covered below, please contact Ableton Customer Care.

1.	How do I know if I'm eligible for the educational discount?
2.	Is the educational version of Ableton Live exactly the same as a "normal," full-price version?
3.	I'm no longer a student/teacher. Do I still qualify for educational pricing?
4.	What if I want to upgrade my educational version?
5.	Can I transfer or sell my educational license?
6.	Do I have to be a full-time teacher or student to qualify for educational pricing?
7.	I'm not a student/teacher of a music-related subject. Am I still eligible for educational pricing?

1.	How do I know if I'm eligible for the educational discount? Check to find out if you qualify for educational pricing.
2.	Is the educational version of Ableton Live exactly the same as a "normal," full-price version? Yes, Live purchased with an educational discount has the same capabilities as Live purchased for the full price. The only restriction: educational versions of Live can only be resold to students or teachers with proof of educational status.
3.	I'm no longer a student/teacher. Do I still qualify for educational pricing? Students are eligible for educational pricing for one month after graduation. Teachers are eligible for educational pricing for one month after the end of their employment contract. After that, you're not a student or teacher anymore, so no, you don't qualify.
4.	What if I want to upgrade my educational version? You can upgrade educational versions of Live (and extend it with add-on products) at standard pricing. As of Live 8 we no longer offer educational discounts on upgrades or add-on products. We continue to provide an educational discount of 40% on new licenses.
5.	Can I transfer or sell my educational license? Educational licenses can only be resold to students or teachers who qualify for educational pricing. In other words, the buyer must provide Ableton with proof of his or her educational status (a copy of their student or faculty ID together with a piece of government-issued ID, such as a driver's license). If you want to transfer a license, please contact customercare@ableton.com
6.	Do I have to be a full-time teacher or student to qualify for educational pricing? No, part-time is OK, too. To qualify for educational pricing, you need to show that you teach or study for a minimum of 20 hours per week, or that you're enrolled in a dedicated Ableton Live course. Read more about eligibility.
7.	I'm not a student/teacher of a music-related subject. Am I still eligible for educational pricing? Yes, all students and teachers are eligible for our educational pricing, regardless of their area of study. Read more about eligibility.