High School student needs help

[MullikinBrody]

Hello,

I am a student in high school and we have a new class that was introduced to us this year called digital audio record technology. In this class, we make music, podcast, radio, commercials, etc. We use 2 daw's (audacity, and Avid Pro Tools). I went searching for an avid pro tools trial and found one so I could start learning how to use this daw as I've never used it before. I downloaded the trial and installed it but then soon found out I need an ilok USB dongle. I don't have an ilok USB dongle nor do I have the money for one, is there a way around this so I can prepare for my class? I think it's absolutely ridiculous to charge $45.95 for a trial. I do understand that this protects software but it's a trial...