Final Cut Studio 2 - Retail or Academic?

Can somebody settle this please. I purchased copy of Final Cut Studio 2, MA886Z/A boxed etc but got a discount because I was a student. I presumed therefore that I bought a full retail version but with a discount. I'm beginning to worry that I've ended-up with the academic version that can't be upgraded. Can anyone clarify this please?

Don't worry about upgrade pricing. It doesn't look as if there will be any.

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