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Get 12 free months of Microsoft 365 Premium and LinkedIn Premium Career

Use your college email address to get innovative apps with Copilot and extensive AI usage1 with Microsoft 365 Premium (regularly $19.99 per month) and LinkedIn Premium Career (regularly $39.99 per month, sent via email separately after sign-up).2
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After discounted period, both subscriptions automatically renew at the regular monthly or annual price, unless cancelled in your Microsoft and LinkedIn accounts. See Microsoft Store Terms of Sale. LinkedIn Subscription subject to separate terms of service. Limited quantities available, sign up through February 28, 2026, or while quantities last. See eligibility, and terms and conditions below.

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Maximize your time

Easily accomplish your to-dos and track budgets, projects, and calendars with the help of Copilot1 in Word, Excel,3 PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook.

Get the ultimate AI experience

Tackle the most demanding tasks with extensive usage of Copilot features and access to Copilot features currently exclusive to Premium subscribers.1

Stay safer online

Safeguard your files, phone, and laptop with trusted security apps, anti-phishing protection, and around-the-clock antivirus scanning.

Get creative across devices

Seamlessly work on your Mac, PC, or phone, plus sync and save your files, videos, and thousands of photos with OneDrive so you can take it all with you when you graduate.

Create your best college experience

Turn your memories into scroll-stopping videos, standout social media posts, captivating presentations, and fun invitations with Microsoft 365 Premium.
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Get secure and spacious cloud storage

Easily save up to 500,000 photos right from your phone with up to 6 TB of cloud storage (1 TB per person). Add an extra layer of protection to your most important files in your OneDrive Personal Vault, secured with two-factor authentication.
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Unlock your creativity 

Edit photos and videos like a pro, turn simple ideas into stunning designs (fast!), and overcome writer’s block with confidence and ease. With AI creativity tools and Microsoft Copilot1 alongside you, it’s easier than ever to share your thoughts, polish your skills, and show off your style.
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Make daily tasks easier

Stay on top of your social life with calendars and alerts, and manage multiple email addresses in Outlook. Track budgets, shopping lists, off-campus apartment searches, and post-graduation plans seamlessly with Copilot1 in Word, Excel,3 PowerPoint, and OneNote.
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Stay ahead of hackers and scammers

Help protect your devices against malware4 to safeguard your personal data with Microsoft Defender.5 Get risk alerts and step-by-step guidance to stay safer online. 

Get your Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn student 12-month free trial

Use your college or university email address to verify your student status and sign up to get 12 free months of Microsoft 365 Premium and LinkedIn Premium Career.2 After 12 months, you will continue to be charged the applicable monthly subscription fees unless you cancel through both your Microsoft and LinkedIn accounts. A payment instrument is required to sign up for each subscription.6
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Find answers to commonly asked questions

  • The 12-month student offer is available to new Microsoft 365 Premium subscribers only. Verification of higher education student status is required with a valid Microsoft Account (MSA).

    Existing Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers, including those who recently took the Microsoft 365 Personal 12-month offer, may upgrade their existing subscription and all remaining time to Microsoft 365 Premium.

    Existing LinkedIn Premium Subscribers not eligible for the LinkedIn Premium Career portion of the offer.

    Offer is not available in all markets.

  • If you’re already subscribed, you can upgrade your existing subscription and remaining time to the Microsoft 365 Premium subscription. If you encounter an error when trying to redeem the 12-month student offer, follow the instructions below according to your subscription type.

    I am part of a family group/plan under a parent’s account. How do I get the student offer?

    • You must be removed from your family group/plan by the family organizer or account holder (usually a parent).
    • Once removed, sign in with your personal MSA that you will use to verify your student status. 
    • Proceed with purchasing the 12-month student offer using your verified MSA.

  • If your current subscription’s expiration date is after the offer’s sign-up window, your existing MSA will not be eligible for the offer once you expire. In this case, you may create a new MSA, verify your student status, and redeem the offer if you are still a student.

  • After completing student verification and checkout for your Microsoft 365 Premium 12-month promotion, you will receive an email within 7 days with sign-up instructions. Check your filters and spam folder, and make sure you complete the sign-up process quickly as there are limited quantities available of LinkedIn Premium Career as part of this promotion.

  • If you continue to experience errors or have questions about your specific situation, please contact customer support for assistance with your account and student verification.

  • This offer is a student promotion for Microsoft 365 Premium. It includes productivity apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, up to 6 TB of cloud storage (1 TB per person), and advanced security for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.

  • Yes, this offer includes Microsoft Copilot1 in desktop apps for productivity apps like Word, Excel,3 PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, as well as AI-powered image creation and editing with Designer.1 This offer is a student promotion for Microsoft 365 Premium and includes all benefits available with the product.

  • Verify your student status by providing a school email account, enrollment details, school account, International Student Identity Card, verification code, or documentation such as dated student ID, current progress report, dated class schedule, or acceptance letter.

  • Following the free 12-month promotional period, you'll pay the same amount as your first month in every following month. If the price changes in the future, we'll notify you first. You can cancel anytime to stop future charges.6

  • This is a special promotion for college students who have verified their student status within the last year. We will remind you to re-verify your eligibility and extend any applicable discounts. If you are no longer eligible, your price will revert to the then-current full monthly price.

  • Terms and conditions
  • App availability varies by device/language. Features vary by platform. Minimum age limits may apply to use of AI features. Details.
  • [1] AI features only available to subscription owner and cannot be shared; usage limits apply. Learn more.
  • [2] New LinkedIn Premium Career subscriber only. This is a separate subscription with LinkedIn that enhances your networking and job searches. Look for an invitation sent via email in your Microsoft account email within one week of verifying student eligibility and signing up for Microsoft 365 Premium. Please carefully read the terms and conditions on the LinkedIn website when redeeming this offer.
  • [3] Copilot in Excel requires AutoSave to be enabled, meaning the file must be saved to OneDrive; it doesn't function with unsaved files.
  • [4] Microsoft Defender does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices.
  • [5] Microsoft Defender app is available as a separate download; you must sign in with your student email address (the same email address you used to create your subscription).
  • [6] Cancel online on your Microsoft account page. Sign in with the Microsoft account you used to buy your subscription and turn off recurring billing. Your subscription will automatically expire when your remaining subscription time runs out. For additional details, see “How to cancel your Microsoft subscription” on the Microsoft Support site.

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