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How to Get Microsoft 365 Free for Students

Most universities provide Microsoft 365 Education free to enrolled students. You get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, and 1 TB of OneDrive storage — no credit card required.

Eligibility

  • ✓School or university email address
  • ✓Currently enrolled student
  • ✓Some programs require institutional license
  • ✓Check your university IT portal first
$200+/year

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Go to education.github.com

  2. 2

    Verify your student status with .edu email

  3. 3

    Get instant access to all partner offers

FAQ

Is Microsoft 365 really free for all students?

If your university has a Microsoft campus license, yes — completely free. Go to microsoft.com/education and enter your school email to check eligibility instantly.

What's included in Microsoft 365 Education?

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, and 1 TB OneDrive. Some institutions provide the full desktop apps; others provide web-only versions.

What if my university doesn't have a campus license?

You can get Microsoft 365 Personal for $2.99/month with a student discount, or use free alternatives like Google Docs (Sheets/Slides) which work entirely in the browser.

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