CS3 Student, Upgrade to CS3 Normal..possible?

I've currently got Web Premium CS3 Student Edition and have found out that it's not allowed for commercial use. Is it possible for me to upgrade from CS3 Student Edition to the normal CS3 package?
If it is, then is it for the fee quoted on the website for upgrades from CS3, £175?
I'm going to give Adobe a call soon, but it's been bugging me for a while now and the sooner I know the better.
Thanks.

There exist two different editions:
a) student edition: no upgrades, no commercial use, compared to normal prizes very cheap.
b) academic box edition: upgrades, commercial use during and after being a student, more expensive than the student edition, no allowance to sell it - it is only for your use - you do not have the right to sell it.
So, if you own a student edition, you can not upgrade. If you have an academic box edition, you can upgrade (with standard upgrade versions).

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Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 06:55:26 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Design Premium Student Upgrade?
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