Is there a student version of 3D Studio Max?

yes, you can find it on this site: http://students.autodesk.com/ you'll find one of the tabs from up called _free software_ you can download a free version of any autodesk program that you want, but you have to register and tell the name of your university and notify weather you are a student or instructor, and of course one of the conditions that you don't use it for profit or commercials they made it just for learning and education.

Yes there is a student version of Autodesk Products.
The Autodesk Student Version software incorporates all the functionality of professional licenses, it may not be used for commercial or for-profit purposes, as more fully described in the License and Services Agreement.
Term-based licenses of Autodesk student software are not eligible for product upgrade or migration to a commercial license.

yes

I think there is no educational version But you must before identifying direct you to the program - Modeling - Special effects - Interior - Architect - Furniture Because each discipline must follow all the updates, and tools