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We are proud to support U.S. and Canadian military personnel through the SOLIDWORKS for Veterans program, which provides access to deeply discounted SOLIDWORKS licenses. Through this initiative, Dassault Systèmes offers the SOLIDWORKS Design Premium (Student Edition) to qualified veterans and active service members for $20 USD or $40 CAD. An exceptional opportunity to build engineering, CAD, and manufacturing skills at a fraction of the standard cost.
What Is the SOLIDWORKS for Veterans Program?
The SOLIDWORKS Veterans Program provides eligible U.S. and Canadian military members with a 12‑month license of SOLIDWORKS Design Premium (Student Edition) at a heavily discounted rate.
This program is intended to help veterans:
- Strengthen CAD and engineering skills
- Prepare for technical careers
- Build portfolios for job applications
- Learn industry‑standard tools used worldwide
SOLIDWORKS has supported veterans for more than a decade through software access, training, and community programs.
Software & Tools
What’s Included in the Veterans License?
The discounted SOLIDWORKS Design Premium package includes a full suite of professional‑grade tools used across engineering, product design, and manufacturing:
Included Software & Tools
- SOLIDWORKS Premium – 3D CAD
- SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium – FEA analysis
- SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation – CFD analysis
- SOLIDWORKS Motion – Kinematic studies
- SOLIDWORKS Plastics Premium – Mold flow analysis
- SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional – Electrical system design
- SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional – Integrated CAM
- SOLIDWORKS Sustainability – Environmental impact tools
- SOLIDWORKS Model‑Based Definition – PMI publishing
- SOLIDWORKS Composer – Technical documentation
- SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional – Photorealistic rendering
- eDrawings Professional – 2D/3D/AR/VR viewing
- MySolidWorks for Students – Online training resources
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Program Cost
Qualified veterans and active military members can purchase the SOLIDWORKS license for $20 USD or $40 CAD. This special pricing is available to U.S. and Canadian military personnel, including those on active duty, in the reserves, and veterans who are retired or honourably discharged.
SOLIDWORKS for Veterans
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must be:
- Active duty (U.S. or Canada)
- Reserve military
- Retired or honourably discharged veterans
Required Proof of Service
Examples include:
- U.S. Military: DD214, DD256, DD257
- Canada: NDI 75, CFOne Card, or CAF 75
- Active Duty: Statement of Service with entry and end‑of‑service dates
These requirements match the official SOLIDWORKS documentation.
Training Resources for Veterans
Veterans also receive access to MySolidWorks online training, which includes hours of self‑paced lessons covering:
- CAD fundamentals
- Simulation
- Electrical design
- CAM workflows
- Certification prep
SOLIDWORKS provides these training resources at no additional cost to veterans.
Additional Support for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Veterans interested in launching a product‑based business may also qualify for the SOLIDWORKS Start‑up Program, which provides:
- Free SOLIDWORKS licenses
- Engineering tools
- Support for early‑stage hardware startups
This program is available to veterans building new product companies
We are Here to Help
Javelin proudly supports veterans entering engineering, design, and manufacturing careers. If you have questions about:
- Eligibility
- How to apply
- Training resources
- Career pathways in CAD and engineering
Our team is here to guide you.
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