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Option 1: Purchase a Creative Cloud subscription through the Campus Computer Store at the current (generic educational) pricing - 1 year for $238.99
Pro'sPros: (1) You get the latest and most up to date software, (2) Your up-front cost is lower
Option 2: There are no copies of the student version of CS6 Design Standard available that I can find. However, we have located a source for Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Student and Teacher Edition for $349$585.99 (includes 'Standard' plus Flash, Fireworks, & Dreamweaver) - This would be a perpetual license with no subscription fees. Here are the options and links:
- Windows and Mac Version: httphttps://www.digisoftstorecdw.com/Adobe-Creative-Suite-6-Design-and-Web-Premium-for-WIN--Student-and-Teacher-Edition_p_297.html
- Mac Version: http://www.digisoftstore.com/Adobe-Creative-Suite-6-Design-and-Web-Premium-for-Mac--Student-and-Teacher-Edition_p_296.html
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Pros: (1) You get a perpetual license (2) your long-term cost is probably lower
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