Office 365 A1 is free for verified students and educators with a school email, and Microsoft also lists standalone discounted Microsoft 365 pricing directly on its own store for students who want the full Personal/Family plan.
Office 365 A1 is free for verified students and educators with a school email, and Microsoft also lists standalone discounted Microsoft 365 pricing directly on its own store for students who want the full Personal/Family plan.
Microsoft's core student offer is Office 365 A1 — free web and core-desktop-app access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools for anyone with a verified school email address, applied for directly through Microsoft's education program. For students who want the full Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription (including full desktop apps, extra OneDrive storage, and other premium features), Microsoft's own store lists separate discounted student pricing — check microsoft.com/en-us/education or the college student pricing page directly for current rates, since these are subject to change and vary by region.
Note that a more aggressive limited-time promotion — bundling Microsoft 365 Premium with a free year of LinkedIn Premium Career — ran from January through February 2026 and has since ended; if you see it referenced elsewhere as currently available, that information is out of date.
What we like
- Office 365 A1 free tier requires no purchase or trial period at all
- Official student pricing listed directly by Microsoft, not third-party
What to watch
- The bigger LinkedIn Premium bundle promo from early 2026 has ended
- Free tier (A1) has fewer features than the paid Microsoft 365 Personal/Family plans — check what you actually need before upgrading
Key stat: Last verified Jul 27, 2026. No public expiry date available.
Requires a verified school email address through Microsoft's education program; standalone discounted pricing may have separate eligibility checks.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft 365 actually free for students?
The core Office 365 A1 tier is free for verified students and educators with a school email. Full Microsoft 365 Personal/Family plans are separately discounted, not free.
Is the LinkedIn Premium bundle deal still available?
No — that promotion (Microsoft 365 Premium + a free year of LinkedIn Premium Career) ran January-February 2026 and has ended.
What's the difference between the free A1 tier and paid student pricing?
A1 gives free web and core desktop app access; the paid Personal/Family plans add full desktop apps, more OneDrive storage, and other premium features at a discounted student rate.
How do I verify as a student for Microsoft's offers?
Through a verified school email address as part of Microsoft's education program signup.
Where should I check current pricing since it changes by region?
Microsoft's own college student pricing page (microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/college-student-pricing) is the authoritative, current source.
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