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## Definition

An **Academic License** is a **discounted license tier** offered by **Appfire** and **Atlassian** for **non-profit, accredited educational institutions**, including:

- Universities
- Colleges
- Research centers
- K–12 schools (where applicable)

These licenses are designed for use in **teaching**, **research**, and **internal administrative activities**.

## Discounts & Cost

Academic licenses come with **significant savings** compared to commercial licenses:

- **Typically 50% off** the standard (commercial) price
- Applies to **both new purchases and renewals**
- Available for **Data Center** and **Cloud** hosting options
- **No feature restrictions** — full product functionality is included, identical to commercial licenses.

## Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for an academic license, the organization must:

1. Be a **non-profit, accredited educational institution**
2. The product must be used **for non-commercial purposes** (i.e., not for consulting, resale, or for-profit activities).

For Atlassian Documentation Reference: [https://www.atlassian.com/licensing/purchase-licensing#do-academic-institutions-receive-special-pricing](https://www.atlassian.com/licensing/purchase-licensing#do-academic-institutions-receive-special-pricing) 

## How to Check or Apply

**To verify or apply for an academic license:**

- **Existing customers:**  
Check the **Atlassian Licensing Portal** — the license type will be displayed if it’s academic.
- **New applicants:**  
When purchasing through the **Atlassian Marketplace**:
  - Select the **Academic License** during checkout.
  - Provide **proof of eligibility** (e.g., `.edu` email domain, institutional letter).

## Licensing Details

- All Appfire’s academic licenses are managed via the **Atlassian Marketplace**.
- Pricing for academic tiers appears **alongside commercial pricing**.