MATLAB: Changing Use-Option for a License

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I am currently a student enrolled in a data mining class, and I bought a Student MATLAB program. When my course is finished, do I need to change to a Home license if I want to continue using it? Even if I can use it during the whole duration of my undergraduate program, if I need to eventually switch to a Home license, do I need to pay the full price of the Home package, or can I just pay the difference? Thank you!

Best Answer

You can use the Student license during the time you are enrolled in an appropriate degree-granting institution.
If you happen to be between terms (e.g., you are working a summer job while waiting for courses to start back up again) then Mathworks is unlikely to complain if you use the Student license -- but Yes, once you finish the program then you cannot use the student license again, not unless you happen to re-enroll.
As far as I know, there is no way to upgrade to the Home license; I think you would need to pay full price at the time.
Note: the Home license cannot be used for "research" work such as writing papers -- but it is fine to use it for personal learning.
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