To receive a discounted serial number, you must email proof of academic status (such as a student ID scan) to orders@fontlab.com.
Double-click the downloaded .exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions and ensure you install the included Python component unless you already have a matching version.
Accredited academic users can purchase a 1-year student license for approximately $109 (regularly $335 for a lifetime edu license).
Users of older software like FontLab Studio 5, Fontographer, or competitors like Glyphs can buy FontLab 8 at a discounted upgrade price. Getting Started Guide
Double-click the .dmg file and drag the FontLab icon into your Applications folder.