To get the AutoCAD 2023 student version, you don't actually "buy" it in the traditional sense; you verify your status through the Autodesk Education Community How to Download AutoCAD 2023 (Student Version) Create an Account: Autodesk Education page and sign up with your school email. Verify Eligibility:

There it was. A clean blue and white page.

Upon launching, you will see a yellow banner at the top: "Autodesk Education Product - Not for Commercial Use."

Autodesk uses a third-party service called SheerID to verify your status.

The AutoCAD 2023 student version offers a wide range of features and benefits, including: