How can I purchase the student version of Matlab?

When I try to buy the student version of Matlab it tells me that it will cost 500$ I know students can get the program for 99$ but i'm not sure how.

[per isakson]

Whos is "it"?

www.mathworks.com says 500$ for "Faculty, staff, or researcher". That is not the student version, AFAIK.

See http://store.cornell.edu/p-111309-matlab-2012-student-version.aspx

[Image Analyst]

How did you try? Did you call the Mathworks on the telephone? Sometimes the old fashioned way is the most effective.

[Shashank Prasanna]

True, just call the number on the website, you'll be all set.

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

It will tell you $500 (Academic price) if your MATLAB Central account is keyed to an Academic license.

It is possible to purchase the Student Version online; see the FAQ

[Andreas Goser]

In addition to this answer and previous comments: While this user is from the US and the information appears to be correct, the whole process may be different in the rest of the world. E.g. MathWorks field office do not sell the Student Version (it is only over the web) and thus can't consult. In addition there may be countries where there is no student version at all.