Score Big: Free Microsoft 365 for College Students—But Only If You Do Your Homework!

Microsoft 365 Personal is now a college student’s best friend. Starting Thursday, U.S. students get a free year. That’s right, they can swap ramen for ransomware protection, all thanks to Microsoft. Just flash your student ID and voilà, Copilot and cloud storage are yours! Who knew student discounts could be so… productive?

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Move over ramen noodles, there’s a new college staple in town: free Microsoft 365! Forget dining hall debates over instant noodles, students will now be flexing their Word and Excel muscles for zero dollars. It’s like getting a front-row seat to a tech concert without the mosh pit—Microsoft is making it rain with digital freebies!

Key Points:

  • Microsoft is offering a free year of Microsoft 365 Personal to all U.S. college students.
  • The subscription includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook with AI-powered Copilot.
  • After the free year, students can get a 50% discount on renewal.
  • The offer is valid until October 31, 2025, with proof of student status required.
  • Microsoft also announced $1.25 million in educator grants and AI training commitments.

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