Microsoft Offers US College Students Free Year of Microsoft 365 Personal

Microsoft is offering a free 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal for all U.S. college students, available until October 31, 2025. This subscription includes access to core Office apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, with integrated AI-powered Copilot assistance, as well as 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage and ransomware protection. Students must verify their status through several accepted methods, including a university email address or official documentation. After the free year, students can continue the subscription at a 50% discounted rate as long as they remain eligible and re-verify annually. The announcement was made by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during the White House AI Education Task Force meeting, alongside commitments for educator grants, AI training, and expanded AI tool access in schools. This initiative aims to support students' productivity and AI literacy, complementing existing Microsoft education offerings and broader federal AI education efforts.