Microsoft Azure Students (Students)

Who qualifies

• Some are always free to all Azure customers, and some are free for 12 months to new customers only
• Through the Azure Dev Tools for Teaching program, students who have a current and active Azure for Students subscription can download certain software developer tools for free

What you need

• Credit/debit card
• No card needed
• Student email (.edu / school)
• Student verification (SheerID/UNiDAYS/ID)
• Account on the platform
• Mentioned on the official page; exact requirements may vary.

Typical approval time

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Step by step

1. Cloud tools for building apps, data projects, AI and storage services. Verify student status on the claim page.
2. Use your school email to sign up and renew yearly while you’re a student
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5. Can I apply my $100 credit toward Azure Marketplace offers?
6. How many Azure for Students accounts am I allowed to sign up for?
7. How do I activate and use my Azure student account?

Common rejection reasons

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Tips & fine print

• Try Azure for Students or Azure for Students Starter—no credit card required
• to use on Azure services within 12 months
• Credits valid for 90 days (initial) and 180 days (post-verification)
• Spending protection—credit card required only for identity verification and services beyond credit*