Adobe Student And Teacher Serialization Process with Identit-e

Educational eligibility through a third party group is required. 

The verification process for this product begins after you purchase Adobe software. Your software package includes a unique Product Code that you must use to begin the verification process on the identit-e.com/adobe website. After you enter your Product Code, you will be asked to provide some information about yourself and your purchase. You will then be asked to provide your proof of academic eligibility. Your eligibility can be verified through one of the following methods:

Provide your valid academic email address.
Provide proof of your academic status by uploading documentation. Find a list of acceptable documents in the Eligibility Guide. 
Once your eligibility has been approved, Identit-e will email your product’s Serial Number with instructions on where you should go to activate the software.

How long will it take for Identit-e to process my verification request?
Your processing time will depend upon which method you use to verify.

If you submit an academic email address: Your verification request will be approved immediately. This is the quickest method of verification.
If you submit documents in English: Your verification request will be reviewed within 24 hours.
If you submit documents in any other supported language: Your verification request will be reviewed within 48 hours by our multi-lingual customer service team.

This is from https://www.identit-e.com/adobe