Microsoft is making it easier for college and university students to afford essential productivity tools. Eligible students around the world can now get Microsoft 365 Personal starting with a year free before continuing at for 50% off. The plan includes full access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, 1TB of OneDrive storage, and limited Copilot AI features on up to five devices but you have to be quick.
This offer was available to US College students but is now available in “most markets”, meaning most countries around the world.
BUT, there’s a limited time for this offer. Students have to sign up before 31st October or 12 days ago.
Students get the usual Microsoft 365 apps, no different to anyone else with the Personal plan. That includes use on five devices, 1TB of OneDrive and a limited form of Copilot, see AI Credits in Microsoft 365: What They Are and How They Impact Your Copilot Usage.
To be eligible, use your college/uni email address plus other details like enrollment details, school account, International Student Identity Card, verification code, or other documentation.
Details and the start of student verification here (for USA).
Outside North America
Check with the Microsoft web site in your country.
We found pages for Canada, Australia, Germany
Check your college or university
Ask your college, university or student union. Some institutions have their own arrangements for Microsoft 365 licencing that’s even better than the latest Microsoft offer.
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