: Because the barrier to entry is high, a .edu extension immediately signals to users that the site is a verified academic source.
: You must provide proof of accreditation and degree-granting authority during the application. A Warning on "Third-Party" Sellers
: Ensure your institution is on the U.S. Department of Education's list.
Buying a domain is a unique process because, unlike common extensions like .com or .org, it is a restricted top-level domain (TLD) reserved for accredited educational institutions. Core Registration Requirements