Kentucky Department of Education

            Students can purchase Microsoftäsoftware through the new Student Select Program and computers through the Instructional Device Upgrade (IDU) project. Both programs also are available to P-12 education faculties and staff.

            Microsoftäsoftware products available through the Student Select Program include:

·       Office2007

·       Office2004 for Mac

·       OneNote

·       Project

·       SharePoint

·       Visio

·       Windows Vista

            All applications are full versions of the software. The Windows Vista license does require that a qualifying Windows operating system license be previously installed on the computer. Individuals may save hundreds of dollars when purchasing through this program.

            Microsoft Student Select Pricing is available online at http://education.ky.gov/JumpTo/?jump=softcost. Student Select purchases can be placed online at http://kde.onthehub.com/. Authentication of eligibility is required.

            Additional informationon the Student Select program is available at http://education.ky.gov/JumpTo/?jump=LicensingFAQ or by visiting http://www.education.ky.gov and entering “student select”into the Search box.

Students also may purchase computers, including desktop, laptop and tablet models fromDellä, HPä and Lenovoä, at IDU-negotiated pricing. Prices are as much as 50 percent below retail pricing for equivalent models. Vendor-specific order instructions are included at the top of the IDU order forms located on the Kentucky Department of Education’s Web site at http://education.ky.gov/JumpTo/?jump=IDUPricing or by visiting http://www.education.ky.gov and entering “IDU pricing” into the Search box.