Academic licensing and savings on education software from Microsoft

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Savings on software and academic licensing

Buying for yourself*

Microsoft Store
Get Microsoft Office, Windows, and other products for education.

Microsoft Student Experience
Find discounts on products for students, including special offers on software and PCs.

Special offers for college and university students

*Many school employees and students are entitled to use Microsoft software on their home computers as part of a volume license agreement. Check with your campus bookstore or IT administrator to determine your eligibility.

Buying for a school or university

Find an academic reseller

We license our products and services through education partners. These partners, also called resellers, can work with you to help you find academic licensing agreements and to make the best decisions based on the needs of your organization.

Check eligibility for academic discounts

Many schools, libraries, museums, and home-school programs save money with volume licensing. Check to see if your organization qualifies.

Compare licensing agreements

Small and large schools and other education organizations save with Microsoft licensing agreements. Find which one works for you.

Manage and deploy licenses

You’ve already signed an agreement; now get deployment tips, product activation information, and more.

Renew or update

Keep your agreement current so that your licenses stay compliant.

Learn about E-Rate discounts

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access.

Consider an Education Alliance Agreement

These agreements provide the framework for a comprehensive joint public/private implementation plan that supports your vision for transformational change.