The "First Aid" program from Microsoft includes the "Basic" kit (MSC28-00002/MSM6K-00001) for 1 PC, which consists of the following items:
- Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro (that is, the previous LICENSE version of Windows must be installed);
- Microsoft Office Professional Plus and Microsoft Office for Mac;
- Client access licenses for Microsoft Core CAL Suite server software (access to basic functions):
1) Exchange Server Standard;
2) Exchange Server Enterprise;
3) SharePoint Server;
4) Skype for Business Server;
5) Windows MultiPoint Server Premium;
6) Windows Server Standard;
7) Windows Server Data Center.
IT IS FORBIDDEN purchase a full version of Windows (only an Upgrade version of Windows is available, which requires a basic license to use).
The list of additional products may change depending on changes in the standard price list. The most popular items from the "Advanced" package:
1) 9EM-00562 WinSvrSTDCore ALNG LicSAPk MVL 2Lic CoreLic (1 license covers 2 cores in a physical server).
2) 6VC-01251 WinRmtDsktpSrvcsCAL ALNG LicSAPk MVL DvcCAL.
Eligibility for the Microsoft First Aid Program MAY the following types of educational organizations:
- Educational authorities at all levels (federal, regional, municipal);
- General educational institutions;
- Institutions preschool education;
- Primary and Secondary Institutions vocational education;
- Institutions of additional education for children;
- Institutions of additional education for teachers.
In a programme CAN NOT participate:
- Institutions of additional education for adults;
- higher education institutions;
- Museums, libraries, charities;
- Any other institutions and organizations not listed above.
All Agreements under the "First Aid" program are concluded for the period from 01.01 to 31.12, regardless of when each specific agreement is drawn up. A basic package must be purchased for each PC of an educational institution. The minimum number of PCs for a school is 17 (= 50 points required to enter into a School Enrollment agreement). The purchase of a basic package for some computers is not allowed. CAN use the software on employees' home computers educational institutions in an amount not exceeding the number of PCs included in the Agreement.
It is necessary to fill and scan the "Signature Form".
The term for placing an order is an average of 5-7 business days (but possibly longer, Microsoft does not provide an official regulation). An invitation to participate in the program from Microsoft comes to the mail specified in the form.
Given the critical role played by Information Technology in modern education, and taking into account existing budgetary constraints, Microsoft has developed a number of software licensing programs specifically for educational institutions.
The prices of Microsoft products available under academic programs are significantly reduced compared to the cost of similar licenses purchased under volume licensing programs.
Volume Licensing Programs for Educational Institutions
Microsoft Academic Open License intended for educational institutions purchasing licenses for use on 5 or more PCs. This is a preferential program that provides the opportunity to purchase permanent licenses for software Microsoft at lower prices than standard volume license prices.
School Agreement and EES(licensing programs by subscription from 300 PCs) are intended only for primary, secondary and higher educational institutions and educational institutions authorities. They also use preferential pricing, but unlike the Academic Open License, they provide a number of additional benefits (in particular, Software Assurance) and fundamentally different licensing conditions.
Please note that these licensing programs do not provide the ability to purchase full version Windows operating system (only the Upgrade version of Windows is available for them).
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ADVICE: The easiest and cheapest way to legally use Windows XP Prof or Windows 7 Pro in school is to purchase the following two items:
Can I use Windows XP Pro instead of Windows 7? Yes, you can! You can use the Downgrade right (the ability to use all previous versions of the product in any combination and on any number of PCs under the agreement), after purchasing Windows Upgrade licenses (second position in the list). That is, for example, if you have entered into an agreement for 5 PCs, you can use Windows 7 on one, Windows Vista on another, and Windows XP on the other three. But only one version of the OS on one PC and only on five PCs. |
Full versions of the Windows desktop operating system for new computers are recommended to be purchased as OEM versions (that is, pre-installed on new computers).
Basic versions of Windows desktop OS for existing computers are recommended to be purchased through the Get Genuine Windows® Agreement for Academic (GGWA-A) program
Who is eligible to buy academic licenses
To date, the following organizations can use Microsoft academic programs:
- Educational institutions, including vocational education institutions that have received a license to educational activities with the competent government regulatory authority in the country in which such Educational Institution is headquartered.
- Non-profit educational institutions / organizations that carry out learning activities as the main activity, which are not academic and / or do not have a state license.
- Local, regional or national executive authorities that manage one or more of the Educational Institutions specified in paragraph 1 above.
- Public libraries that provide basic general library services free of charge to all citizens of a particular community, district or area.
- State museums established on a permanent basis primarily for educational or aesthetic purposes, which have professional staff and regularly exhibit material objects to the public.
- Charitable organizations that carry out non-profit activities and the purpose of which is i) to help those in need, ii) to promote education, iii) to promote the improvement of social and public welfare, iv) to promote culture, or v) to promote protection environment.
Full information on educational licensing programs can be found on the website
| Preferential prices for educational institutions
Microsoft has developed the following software licensing programs for educational institutions:
- Academic Open License
- School Agreement
- Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES)
Volume Licensing Programs
Program Academic Open License intended for educational institutions purchasing licenses for use on 5 or more PCs. This is a discounted program that gives you the opportunity to purchase permanent licenses for Microsoft software at lower prices than standard volume license prices.
Subscription Licensing Programs - School Agreement and EES are for primary, secondary, and tertiary educational institutions and educational institutions only. They also use preferential pricing, but unlike the Academic Open License, they provide a number of additional benefits (in particular, Software Assurance) and fundamentally different licensing conditions.
Please note that these licensing programs do not provide the opportunity to purchase the full version of the Windows operating system (only the Upgrade version of Windows is available through them).
Full versions of the Windows desktop operating system for new computers are recommended to be purchased as OEM versions (that is, pre-installed on new computers).
Basic versions of Windows desktop OS for existing computers are recommended to be purchased through the Get Genuine Windows® Agreement for Academic (GGWA-A) program
Who is eligible to buy academic licenses
A. Educational Institution (i)
Educational institutions, including vocational educational institutions, that have received a license to conduct educational activities in the country where the main office of such an institution is located
Non-profit educational institutions/organizations (ii) that carry out educational activities as their main activity, are not academic and/or do not have a state license.
B. Executive authorities governing educational institutions.
The local, state or national government governing one or more of the Educational Institutions identified in Section A(i) above.
C. Faculty and staff of an educational institution covered by Section A(i), who are employed on a full-time or part-time basis.
D. Students enrolled in an Educational Institution covered by Section A(i) and enrolled in full-time or other form of education, and Students enrolled in an Educational Institution covered by Section A(ii) and enrolled in full-time education.
E. Public libraries that provide basic general library services free of charge to all citizens of a particular community, area or area.
F. Public museums established on a permanent basis primarily for educational or aesthetic purposes, which have professional staff and regularly exhibit material objects to the public.
G. Charitable organizations that carry out non-profit activities and the purpose of which is i) to help those in need, ii) to promote education, iii) to promote the improvement of social and public welfare, iv) to promote culture, or v) to promote the protection of the environment.
Special Note Regarding Hospitals, Healthcare Networks and Research Laboratories:
Hospitals, Healthcare Systems, and Research Laboratories may NOT license AE products unless they are wholly owned subsidiaries of the relevant Educational Institution, as that term is defined in sections A(i) and B above, wholly owned by such Educational Institution and managed by him. "Wholly owned and operated" means that the Educational Institution is the sole owner of such hospital, health care system or research laboratory and the sole entity in charge of its day-to-day operations. Please note that hospitals, healthcare systems, and research laboratories may NOT purchase products under a School Agreement and may not be included as part of an Educational Institution in its School Agreement, even if they are wholly owned by that Educational Institution. and are governed by it.
Windows Operating System Licensing
In all types of academic license acquisition programs for organizations (not individuals) for Windows OS, there are only Windows Upgrade positions, which are an extension of the rights to the basic license.
Educational institutions are allowed to upgrade from:
— Apple Macintosh
- Windows 98 (including second edition)
– Windows NT Workstation 4.0
-Windows 2000 Professional
- Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
As a rule, base licenses are purchased as part of a new PC, as evidenced by the presence of a certificate of authenticity on the case when buying a PC. However, many organizations have a need to purchase licenses for already installed software on previously purchased computers.
