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Microsoft Gives U.S. College Students One Free Year of Microsoft 365 Personal

Announced at a White House AI education meeting, the program links the giveaway to educator grants plus LinkedIn AI training.

Overview

  • Eligible students at accredited U.S. colleges, including community colleges, can claim the 12-month subscription by verifying enrollment before October 31, 2025.
  • The offer provides Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook with Copilot, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, ransomware protection, and use on up to five devices; it normally costs $99.99 per year.
  • Verification can be completed with a school email or documents such as a dated student ID, class schedule, enrollment details, or an acceptance letter.
  • The plan applies to personal Microsoft accounts rather than institution-managed education licenses students may already receive.
  • Students who keep the service after the first year get a 50% discount, while schools gain new support through $1.25 million in educator grants and expanded LinkedIn AI courses.