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FS Student Suite

by Freedom Scientific

$225 every year, see price history

An ongoing cost: you pay it every year to keep using it. Price is what the vendor listed when last checked. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Setup with instructions A family member or teacher can install this software and get the student started by following the documentation, so guided setup fits. The harder part is picking the right program and learning its commands, which takes some practice. A vision teacher or assistive technology professional can help the student choose and learn it, but one is not required.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The FS Student Suite is a one-year license for students who need to see or hear their computer screen. It lets you install JAWS (a screen reader that reads the screen aloud), ZoomText (screen magnification), or Fusion, which combines the two. The license covers every upgrade and update released during the license term, so the software stays current for the school year. This is a software license only, so you'll need a Windows computer to run it, and the license runs for one year.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

Freedom Scientific Visit
$225 every year

This is the vendor WhatCanHelp tracks for this product — it may also be available from other retailers or a local supplier, and prices vary.

How to fund this

These are common places to ask about paying for equipment like this. Each one decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so start by asking them.

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$225 every year
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Complete your purchase and sign in to your account to get your license and download links.
    2. Choose the program that fits the student's vision (JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion) and install it on their Windows computer.
    3. Work through the basic settings together, such as voice, speech speed, and magnification level. Plan on about 30 to 60 minutes. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Freedom Scientific — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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