Each manufacturer who offers specially discounted prices qualifies customer groups who are eligible to receive these special discounts. The product detail pages on our web site provide information on eligibility for that particular product.


Educational Institutions :

Public or Private K-12; Vocational Schools; Junior Colleges; College; University; and Scientific or Technical Institutions accredited by associations recognized by the US/Canadian Department of Education and/or the State Board of Education.

Administrative Offices or Board of Education of Educational Institutions

District, regional , and state administrative offices of the Educational Institutions defined above.

  • Documentation Required:
    Eligible Educational Institutions must provide an official purchase order from the institution on the official stationery/ purchase order of the institution when ordering a discounted product.

Faculty & Staff :

Full and Part-time faculty and staff of all Public or Private K-12, Vocational Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities, Scientific and Technical Institutions as defined above.

  • Documentation Required:
    Copy of valid Faculty/ Staff ID Card. The copy should clearly indicate the name of the individual, the Faculty/ Staff Number, Date of Validity, and the name of the Institution. The ID should be a photo ID.

    If identification does not include a photo, then identification must be accompanied by a second source photo identification (eg. drivers licence).

    If the identification does not carry a date of validity, then an additional form of ID is required to establish current academic status. You may submit a copy of a recent paystub (current or previous month only), a copy of a teaching contract that indicates a period of validity, or a letter from the school - on the official letterhead of the school - confirming that you are a current faculty/ staff member at the school.

    In the event that the institution does not have an ID card system, acceptable alternate documentation include copies of current pay-stubs, teaching contracts, or a letter from the institution confirming current faculty/ staff position at the institution. Such letter must be signed by someone with suitable authority and be on the official letterhead of the institution.

Students :

Full and Part-time matriculated students of all Public or Private K-12, Vocational Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities, Scientific and Technical Institutions as defined above.

Home schooled students are also eligible to purchase a number of the products we carry. Please call us to confirm eligibility for a specific product. Documentation of home school status is required.

  • Documentation Required:
    Copy of valid Student ID Card. The copy should clearly indicate the name of the individual, the Student ID Number, Date of Expiry (or current Semester validiation sticker), and the name of the Institution. The ID should be a photo ID.

    If identification does not include a photo, then identification must be accompanied by a second source photo identification (eg. drivers licence).

    If the identification does not carry a date of expiration (or a current semester validation sticker), then an additional form of ID is required to establish current academic status. You may submit a copy of a current semester tuition paid receipt, a current semester course registration schedule, or a letter from the school - on the official letterhead of the school - confirming that you are a currently enrolled student at the school.

    In the event that the institution does not have an ID card system, acceptable alternate documentation include copies of current fee-paid receipt, registration/ course schedule, or a letter from the institution confirming current faculty/ student status at the institution. Such letter must be signed by faculty or administrative authority and be on the official letterhead of the institution.

Non Profit Organizations:

IRS 501c3 Non-Profit Organizations qualify to purchase many products from our catalog.

  • Documentation Required:
    Non-Profit Organizations must fax or email us a copy of their IRS 501(c)3 non-profit determination letter (this is the letter that you would have received from the US Treasury Department confirming your status as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization.

Churches/ Other Theological Organizations:

Churches and other theological organizations qualify to purchase many products from our catalog. However, some publishers do not qualify churches/ theological organizations, please call or email us for information on specific products/ publishers.

  • Documentation Required:
    Churches and theological organizations placing orders for eligible software products must fax us a letter on official church stationery that confirms that the software is being purchased for the use of the organization.

    Note: Churches and Theological Organizations who wish to order Adobe, Microsoft or Sony software must qualify as non-profit organizations, and must fax us a copy of their IRS 501(c)3 non-profit determination letter (this is the letter that you would have received from the US Treasury Department confirming your status as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization.

Documentation can be faxed to 512-327-0494, or scanned & emailed to sales@genesis-technologies.com

Have a question on eligibility to purchase a particular product, or the documentation you need to send us to complete your order? Email sales@genesis-technologies.com with your questions.