Originally Posted by jordanriane

You've got $3500 back from when someone's parents had to reimburse you. Use that to pay for a license, and if you still can't afford to buy it new.. Well: http://www.talkfreelance.com/showthread.php?t=55898

Noone is going to wait for you to give them money; You'll have to pay upfront for it immediately, otherwise you won't get anything.