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Get 12 free months of Microsoft 365 Personal, then 50% off

Use your college email address1 to get innovative apps with Microsoft Copilot,4 higher AI usage limits, 1 TB of cloud storage, advanced security, and more for just $4.99 per month. Offer ends October 31st or while supplies last. See terms and conditions.
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Maximize your time

Easily tackle your to-dos and track budgets, projects, and calendars with the help of Copilot4 in Word, Excel,2 PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook.3

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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Get secure and spacious cloud storage

Easily save up to 500,000 photos right from your phone with 1 TB (1000 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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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 Copilot4 alongside you, it’s easier than ever to share your thoughts, polish your skills, and show off your style.
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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 apartment searches, and post-graduation plans seamlessly with Copilot4 in Word, Excel,2 PowerPoint, and OneNote.
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Stay ahead of hackers and scammers

Help protect your devices against malware5 to safeguard your personal data with Microsoft Defender.6 Get risk alerts and step-by-step guidance to stay safer online. 

Get your Microsoft 365 student 12-month free trial and discount

Use your college or university email address to verify your student status and sign up to get 12 free months,1 plus save over 50% on the regular price of Microsoft 365 Personal going forward. After 12 months, 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.7
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Find answers to commonly asked questions

  • The 12-month student offer is available to verified college students in the US. Eligibility requires verification of student status with a valid Microsoft Account (MSA). However, we are aware of and currently trying to remedy a system issue which may cause issues for existing users trying to claim the offer.

  • If you’re already subscribed and encounter an error when trying to redeem the 12-month student offer, follow the instructions below according to your subscription type.

    I am part of a family group/plan under a parent’s account. How do I get the student offer?

    • You must be removed from your family group/plan by the family organizer or account holder (usually a parent).

    • Once removed, sign in with your personal MSA that you will use to verify your student status. 

    • Proceed with purchasing the 12-month student offer using your verified MSA.

    I am a current subscriber on a non-Student plan. How can I switch to the 12-month student offer?

    • You need to cancel your current non-Student plan.

    • After your plan cancellation, wait until your current subscription expires. 

    • If your expiration date falls within the offer’s sign-up window, you can take the 12-month student offer with your existing MSA after your subscription ends and you are eligible.

    • If your expiration date is after the sign-up window for the student offer, you can create a new MSA, verify it as a student, and then claim the 12-month student offer with the new account.

    I am already a Student Subscriber on a monthly student pricing plan. What should I do?

    • Go to your account settings and turn off Auto Renewal for your current student subscription. 

    • When your current student subscription expires (must be within the 12-month student offer sign-up window), you can redeem the new 12-month student offer with your existing verified MSA.

  • If your current subscription’s expiration date is after the offer’s sign-up window, your existing MSA will not be eligible for the offer once you expire. In this case, you may create a new MSA, verify your student status, and redeem the offer if you are still a student.

  • If you continue to experience errors or have questions about your specific situation, please contact customer support for assistance with your account and student verification.

  • 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.

  • Yes, this offer includes Microsoft Copilot4 in desktop apps for productivity apps like Word, Excel,2 PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook,3 as well as AI-powered image creation and editing with Designer.4 This offer is a student discount for Microsoft 365 Personal and includes all benefits available with the product.

  • Verify your student status by providing a school email account, enrollment details, school account, International Student Identity Card, verification code, or documentation such as dated student ID, current progress report, dated class schedule, or acceptance letter.

  • Following the free 12-month promotional period, 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 anytime to stop future charges.7

  • This is a special price for college 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] 12-month free offer is only available to college student users who are not currently Microsoft 365 Personal student offer subscribers.
  • [2] Copilot in Excel requires AutoSave to be enabled, meaning the file must be saved to OneDrive; it doesn't function with unsaved files.
  • [3] Copilot features in Outlook apply to accounts with @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com email addresses.
  • [4] AI usage limits apply. Learn more.
  • [5] Microsoft Defender does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices.
  • [6] Microsoft Defender app is available as a separate download; you must sign in with your student email address (the same email address you used to create your subscription).
  • [7] Cancel online on your Microsoft account page. Sign in with the Microsoft account 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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