Microsoft 365 (Microsoft) for Students: 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal at $4
Microsoft 365 Personal student discount (Students save 50% on Microsoft 365 Personal)
What you get
- 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal at $4.99 USD/month: Copilot in Word / Excel / PowerPoint / OneNote / Outlook, 1 TB of cloud storage, Microsoft Defender premium security, and AI image generation in Copilot Chat.
From the official page: “Full-time and part-time enrolled university and college students in accredited institutions are eligible to purchase this offer. Verification of higher education student status is required along with a valid Microsoft Account (MSA).”
How to claim
- Create or sign in to a Microsoft account with your personal email, and add or update a payment method.
- Provide your EDU email or student information to complete verification.
- Once approved, you'll receive a link at your student email to complete the purchase.
Eligibility
Full-time and part-time university and college students at accredited institutions; requires verification of higher-education student status and a valid Microsoft account (MSA); must register with a personal email (explicitly NOT an EDU account), then provide an EDU email or other student information for verification.
Expiry & renewal rules
Auto-renews monthly at the discounted price; cancel by turning off recurring billing in your Microsoft account; the offer requires student status to have been verified within the last year — Microsoft sends re-verification reminders to extend the discount, and without re-verification you are billed the then-standard monthly rate (This is a special price for college students who have verified their student status within the last year.)
Availability
Not specified on the official page. Most student programs require enrollment verification; some restrict by region.
FAQ
Is Microsoft 365 (Microsoft) still free for students in 2026?
It changed. Microsoft 365 (Microsoft) no longer offers the exact deal it used to — see the status banner above and What you get for the current state, verified Oct 21, 2026.
Do I need a credit card? How long does the Microsoft 365 (Microsoft) student offer last?
The official page does not state a card requirement clearly — expect to check during signup. Duration details are under Expiry & renewal above. Duration: Auto-renews monthly at the discounted price; cancel by turning off recurring billing in your Microsoft account; the offer requires student status to have been verified within the last year — Microsoft sends re-verification reminders to extend the discount, and without re-verification you are billed the then-standard monthly rate (This is a special price for college students who have verified their student status within the last year.)
What's the catch with Microsoft 365 (Microsoft)'s student program?
The honest caveats: Auto-renews monthly at the discounted price; cancel by turning off recurring billing in your Microsoft account; the offer requires student status to have been verified within the last year — Microsoft sends re-verification reminders to extend the discount, and without re-verification you are billed the then-standard monthly rate (This is a special price for college students who have verified their student status within the last year.). Student programs are usually limited to non-commercial use, may require yearly re-verification, and can be discontinued with little notice — that is exactly why this page exists. Verify on the official page before building anything on top of a free tier.