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.

Academic savings for educators and students

Special offers for students at the Microsoft Store

*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 sell many products through education partners. These partners, also called resellers, can help you find academic discounts.

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.