Students save 50% on Microsoft 365

Use your college or university email address to save on desktop versions of Word, Excel,¹ PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook² with Microsoft Copilot,³ 1 TB of cloud storage, data and device security and more.

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How to get your student discount

Step 1

Create your account

Create a Microsoft account using your personal email address (not an EDU account) or sign into your existing account.

Step 2

Add payment info

Enter or update your payment information.

Step 3

Verify you’re in college or university

Provide your EDU email address or other student information for verification.

Step 4

Enjoy your discount

Install Office apps on your devices, sync your data to OneDrive and start using Microsoft 365.

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Maximise your time

Easily tackle your to-dos and track budgets, projects and calendars with the help of Copilot³ in Word, Excel,¹ PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook.²

Keep what you create

Take your photos, videos and projects with you when you graduate. Using your own Microsoft 365 account means your creations stay with you.

Stay safer online

Safeguard your files, phone and laptop with trusted security apps, anti-phishing protection and around-the-clock antivirus scanning.

Get creative across devices

Seamlessly work on your Mac, PC or phone, plus sync and save your files, videos and thousands of photos with OneDrive.

Create your best college experience

Turn your memories into scroll-stopping videos, standout social media posts, captivating presentations and fun invitations with Microsoft 365 Personal.

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Make daily tasks easier

Stay on top of your social life with calendars and alerts, and manage multiple email addresses in Outlook. Track budgets, shopping lists, off-campus accommodation searches and post-graduation plans seamlessly with Copilot³ in Word, Excel,¹ PowerPoint and OneNote.

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Unlock your creativity

Edit photos and videos like a pro, turn simple ideas into stunning designs (fast!) and overcome writer’s block with confidence and ease. With AI creativity tools and Microsoft Copilot³ alongside you, it’s easier than ever to share your thoughts, polish your skills and show off your style.

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Get secure and spacious cloud storage

Easily save up to 500,000 photos directly from your phone with 1 TB (1,000 GB) of cloud storage. Add an extra layer of protection to your most important files in your OneDrive Personal Vault, secured with two-factor authentication.

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Stay ahead of hackers and scammers

Help protect your devices against malware⁴ to safeguard your personal data with Microsoft Defender.⁵ Get risk alerts and step-by-step guidance to stay safer online.

Get your Microsoft student discount

Use your college or university email address to verify your student status and sign up to save over 50% on the regular price of Microsoft 365 Personal. You will continue to be charged the applicable monthly subscription fee unless you cancel in your Microsoft account. A payment instrument is required to sign up.⁶

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Find answers to commonly asked questions

This offer is a student discount for Microsoft 365 Personal. It includes productivity apps like Word, Excel and PowerPoint, 1 TB of cloud storage and advanced security for PC, Mac, iOS and Android.
1. Sign up for the offer with your existing Microsoft account email or create a new one.
2. Review the offer details and add your payment method.
3. Provide your student email address for verification on the order details page.
4. If you are eligible, an email will be sent to your student email account with a link to complete your order.
Yes, this offer includes Microsoft Copilot³ in desktop apps for productivity apps like Word, Excel,¹ PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook,² as well as AI-powered image creation in Copilot chat.³ This offer is a student discount for Microsoft 365 Personal and includes all benefits available with the product.
Full- and part-time enrolled university and college students in accredited institutions are eligible to purchase this offer.
Verify your student status by providing a college or university email account, enrolment details, college or university account, International Student Identity Card, verification code or documentation such as dated student ID, current progress report, dated class timetable or acceptance letter.
You'll pay the same amount as your first month in every following month. If the price changes in the future, we'll notify you first. You can cancel at any time to stop future charges.⁶
This is a special price for college and university students who have verified their student status within the last year. We will remind you to re-verify your eligibility and extend your discount. If you are no longer eligible, your price will increase to the then-current full monthly price.

Terms and conditions

App availability varies by device/language. Features vary by platform. Minimum age limits may apply to use of AI features. Details.
[1] Copilot in Excel requires AutoSave to be enabled, meaning the file must be saved to OneDrive; it doesn't function with unsaved files.
[2] Copilot features in Outlook apply to accounts with @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com or @msn.com email addresses.
[3] AI usage limits apply. Learn more.
[4] Microsoft Defender does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices.
[5] Microsoft Defender app is available as a separate download; you must sign in with your student email address (the same email address that you used to create your subscription).
[6] Cancel online on your Microsoft account page. Sign in with the Microsoft account that you used to buy your subscription and turn off recurring billing. Your subscription will automatically expire when your remaining subscription time runs out. For additional details, see “How to cancel your Microsoft subscription” on the Microsoft Support site.

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