I assume it is the "LT" versions only?
This is great news for students as they can learn the basics of standard software. I use A-desk Revit daily and it is a great tool, but there is so much to learn that starting as a student certainly helps and will give them a leg up finding a job.

Obviously good for A-desk since those are the decision makers of tomorrow.... and students would not have shelled out $6K for a license and $1K for subscription anyway, so they don't really lose revenue.