Full-time students at accredited institutions get $100 in Azure cloud credits for 12 months plus access to 25+ free services, with no credit card required.
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How to claim it
- Start at Azure. Visit
azure.microsoft.com/free/studentsand click 'Start free' - Sign in to Microsoft. Sign in with your existing Microsoft account or create a new one
- Enter your school email. Enter your academic email address from your accredited institution (e.g., your .edu email)
- Confirm eligibility. Confirm that you are 18 or older and a full-time student at an accredited degree-granting institution
- Accept the terms. Accept the Azure for Students offer terms and conditions
- Wait for verification. Wait for Microsoft to verify your academic status through your email domain
- Claim your credits. Once verified, access your $100 credits and start exploring Azure services through the portal
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Who's eligible
Who can get the Microsoft Azure for Students - $100 Free Cloud Credits student discount?
Full-time students aged 18 or older at accredited, degree-granting two-year or four-year educational institutions. Not available for MOOC participants or professional trainings from for-profit organizations. Limited to one subscription per eligible student.
How long does Microsoft Azure for Students - $100 Free Cloud Credits student access last?
Credits are valid for 12 months from activation. Students can renew annually while maintaining eligible student status. Microsoft notifies users before the 12-month anniversary with renewal instructions. After credits expire or are exhausted, the subscription is canceled unless renewed or upgraded to Pay-As-You-Go.
Is the Microsoft Azure for Students - $100 Free Cloud Credits student discount available worldwide?
Available in more than 140 countries where Azure is commercially available. Does not include US Government sovereign cloud or Azure Germany regions.
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What's included
Microsoft Azure for Students provides eligible higher-education students with $100 in cloud computing credits to explore Azure's full range of services for learning, development, and research. The offer includes access to over 25 free services including Virtual Machines, SQL Database, and Blob Storage, making it ideal for students learning cloud computing, building apps, or working on AI/ML projects. No credit card is required to sign up, and students can renew annually while enrolled.
- $100 Azure CreditsReceive $100 in credits to spend on most Azure services at standard rates, valid for 12 months from activation.
- 25+ Free ServicesAccess to free tiers of popular services including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, compute, network, storage, and database services.
- No Credit Card RequiredSign up and start using Azure without providing payment information, removing barriers for students to explore cloud computing.
- Annual RenewalRenew your subscription each year while you remain an active student to receive another $100 in credits.
- Azure Dev Tools for TeachingAccess to software developer tools through the Azure Education Hub for education, non-commercial research, and development/testing purposes.
- Full Azure Service CatalogUse your credits on the full range of Azure products for education, teaching, non-commercial research, or developing and testing software applications.
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Fine print & gotchas
- Full-time students 18+ at accredited degree-granting schools only. MOOCs and for-profit trainings don't qualify; one subscription per student.
- Credits expire after 12 months and the subscription is canceled when they're exhausted unless you renew or move to Pay-As-You-Go.
- Renew annually by re-verifying your student status to get another $100.
- Credits exclude support plans, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio subs, and Marketplace third-party products.
- Not available in every region — excludes US Government cloud and Azure Germany.
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Common questions
Do I need a credit card to sign up for Azure for Students?
No, Azure for Students does not require a credit card at sign-up. You can access your $100 credits and free services without providing any payment information.
What happens when my $100 credits run out or after 12 months?
Your Azure subscription is canceled when you exhaust your credits or reach the end of 12 months. If you're still a student, you can renew for another year of $100 credits. Otherwise, you can upgrade to a Pay-As-You-Go subscription to continue using Azure at standard rates.
Can I renew Azure for Students?
Yes, if you're still an eligible full-time student after 12 months, you can renew your subscription to receive another $100 in credits. Microsoft will notify you before your anniversary with renewal instructions.
What services can I use with Azure for Students?
You can use your credits on most Azure services including Virtual Machines, SQL Database, Blob Storage, and more. However, credits cannot be used for support plans, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio subscriptions, or Azure Marketplace third-party products.
How do I verify my student status?
Verification is done through your academic institution's email address. When you sign up, you'll enter your school email (like a .edu address), and Microsoft verifies your status through the email domain.
What's the difference between Azure for Students and Azure for Students Starter?
Azure for Students provides $100 in credits for 12 months and is for higher-education students. Azure for Students Starter is a separate program for high school/secondary students that provides access to a free tier of specific services without the $100 credit.
Is Azure for Students available in my country?
Azure for Students is available in more than 140 countries where Azure is commercially available. It excludes US Government sovereign cloud and Azure Germany regions.
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