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College students get 3 free months¹ of Microsoft 365 Personal, then 50% off

Use your college email address2 to save on desktop versions of Word, Excel,3 PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook4 with Microsoft Copilot,5 1 TB of cloud storage, data and device security, Designer AI-powered image creator and editor,5 and more for just $4.99 per month.

Subscribe now to access your benefits

Maximize your time

Easily tackle your to-dos and track budgets, projects, and calendars with the help of Copilot5 in Word, Excel,3 PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook.4

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 Copilot5 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 Copilot5 in Word, Excel,3 PowerPoint, and OneNote.
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Stay ahead of hackers and scammers

Help protect your devices against malware6 to safeguard your personal data with Microsoft Defender.7 Get risk alerts and step-by-step guidance to stay safer online.

Get your Microsoft student 3-month free trial and discount

Use your college or university email address to verify your student status and sign up to get 3 free months,1 plus save over 50% on the regular monthly price of Microsoft 365 Personal going forward. After 3 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.8

Find answers to commonly asked questions

  • This offer is a student discount for Microsoft 365 Personal. It includes premium Office apps like Word, 1 TB of cloud storage, and advanced security for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
  • Yes, this offer includes Microsoft Copilot5 in desktop apps for productivity apps like Word, Excel,3 PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook,4 as well as AI-powered image creation and editing with Designer.5 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 in the United States are eligible to purchase this offer. Only new student users not currently enrolled in the Microsoft 365 student offer are eligible for the 3 free months.
  • 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.
  • After your 3-month trial ends, you will be charged $4.99 per month to continue your subscription. You can cancel to stop future charges in your Microsoft account.8 If the price changes in the future, we'll notify you first.
  • 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] 3-month free offer is only available to new college student users in the United States who are not currently Microsoft 365 Personal student offer subscribers. 
  • [2] You must be enrolled at a Title IV accredited college or university in the United States and verify your enrollment.
  • [3] Copilot in Excel requires AutoSave to be enabled, meaning the file must be saved to OneDrive; it doesn't function with unsaved files.
  • [4] Copilot features in Outlook apply to accounts with @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com email addresses.
  • [5] AI usage limits apply. Learn more.
  • [6] Microsoft Defender does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices.
  • [7] 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).
  • [8] 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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