You must either have an academic or professional (corporate or government agency) association in order to gain access to the SAS software. Also, SAS offers a "base system" and optional components which you choose when placing a software order. However, there is a SAS Learning Edition available. Various information links are provided below.
Good news: We've extended SAS Hackathon registration until Sept. 12, so you still have time to be part of our biggest event yet – our five-year anniversary!