You can apparently get a free copy of Microsoft Student 2006 at this link,
Microsoft Student CD

Introducing Microsoft� Student
Due to the overwhelming interest in Microsoft Student 2006, all available free seeding copies have been distributed.

This limited time offer is now over.

Microsoft Student 2006 is available at Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, CompUSA, Walmart and other fine retailers.

Thank you,

The Microsoft Student Team



Via Nathan Weinberg via SlickDeals.net.