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Microsoft 365 for College Students - 50% Off Personal

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✓ checked Jul 23

Verified college students get Microsoft 365 Personal for $4.99/month, 50% off the regular $9.99. Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, 1 TB OneDrive, Microsoft Defender, and Copilot in the desktop apps. Billed from day one; auto-renews at the discounted rate.

How to claim it

  1. Open the offer. Go to microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/college-student-pricing
  2. Sign in personally. Sign in with a personal Microsoft account (create one if needed), not a school-issued Microsoft account
  3. Verify your status. Enter your college or university email address on the order page; verification is automatic when Microsoft recognizes your institution
  4. Leave any Family plan. If you are currently in a Microsoft 365 Family plan, ask the organizer to remove you before trying to claim
  5. Add a payment method. Add a payment method and complete the order; the $4.99/month billing starts right away
  6. Confirm and start. Check your student email for a confirmation link if prompted, then start using the apps

Who's eligible

Who can get the Microsoft 365 for College Students - 50% Off Personal student discount?
Currently enrolled college or university students (full-time or part-time) at an accredited institution who can verify their status. You claim the offer with a personal Microsoft account (not a school-issued account). If you are in a Microsoft 365 Family group, the organizer must remove you before you can claim.
How long does Microsoft 365 for College Students - 50% Off Personal student access last?
Student pricing is 50% off ($4.99/month) and auto-renews at that discounted rate. Microsoft re-verifies student status roughly once a year; if you can no longer verify enrollment, pricing reverts to the regular rate.
Is the Microsoft 365 for College Students - 50% Off Personal student discount available worldwide?
Microsoft has not published the full country list for this student offer, and earlier student promotions ran in the US only, so availability outside the US is not confirmed. Verification needs an institutional email Microsoft recognizes, or an accepted alternate proof of enrollment. Check the offer page for your region.

What's included

Microsoft gives verified college and university students 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal, so you pay $4.99/month instead of the regular $9.99. You get the full suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Copilot inside the desktop apps at Personal-tier limits. Verification happens when you enter a recognized institutional email at checkout. Billing starts on day one; the subscription auto-renews at the discounted rate for as long as you can verify you are a student.

  • Microsoft 365 Personal at 50% OffThe full Personal plan for $4.99/month instead of $9.99, for as long as you stay a verified student. Same plan Microsoft sells to everyone, at half price.
  • Full Office Suite + Copilot in AppsWord, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, and Teams, with Microsoft Copilot built into the desktop apps at Personal-tier usage limits for AI-assisted writing, analysis, and presentations.
  • 1 TB OneDrive StorageStore assignments, projects, thesis drafts, and research data in 1 TB of cloud storage with full Office integration and sharing.
  • Microsoft Defender IncludedPersonal includes Microsoft Defender for identity, device, and online-security protection across your devices.
  • Runs on Every Device You UseInstall on PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Android. Sign in on your phone and laptop with the same account and keep everything in sync.

Fine print & gotchas

  • Reverts to the regular $9.99/month rate if you can no longer verify enrollment at annual re-verification.
  • Personal Microsoft account required (not a school account); Microsoft 365 Family members must be removed by the organizer first.
  • Only on recognized institutional email domains, or with an accepted alternate proof of enrollment; check with your school IT if yours is not recognized.
  • US availability confirmed only. Microsoft has not published a full country list, and earlier student promos were US-only.

Common questions

What exactly do I get?
Microsoft 365 Personal for $4.99/month, half the regular $9.99. That includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Copilot inside the desktop apps at Personal-tier limits.
Do I need a credit card?
Yes. This is a paid, discounted subscription, so a payment method is required and billing starts on day one at $4.99/month. There is no free trial period built into this student offer.
How long does the discount last?
The 50% discount continues and auto-renews at $4.99/month for as long as you stay a verified student. Microsoft re-verifies eligibility roughly once a year; if you graduate or can no longer verify enrollment, pricing reverts to the regular rate.
What if Microsoft does not recognize my school email?
Contact your institution's IT department to confirm your email domain is configured with Microsoft. Microsoft also accepts alternate proofs of enrollment, such as a dated student ID, a dated class schedule, an acceptance letter, or an international student identity card (ISIC).
Do I need a school-issued Microsoft account?
No, the opposite. You claim the offer with a personal Microsoft account. Your school email is only used to verify eligibility, not as the sign-in account.
How is this different from free Office 365 Education?
Many universities offer free Office 365 A1 through the school's Microsoft tenant. That is separate: it is tied to your school account and ends when you graduate. This consumer offer uses a personal account and includes Personal features like Copilot in the apps and 1 TB of OneDrive that A1 does not.

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