Microsoft Azure for Students: $100 credit (usable within 12 months) + free monthly allowances on 20+ services…
Azure for Students
What you get
- $100 credit (usable within 12 months) + free monthly allowances on 20+ services for 12 months + 65+ always-free services (VMs 750h/month, Functions 1M requests/month, SQL/PostgreSQL/MySQL 750h + 32GB/month, Speech 500K characters/month) + free developer tool downloads via the Education Hub
From the official page: “Free (no credit card required) with a $100 credit, which can be used within 12 months on most Azure products.”
How to claim
- Sign up with your school email address
- Verify your student status
- Claim the subscription
Eligibility
Full-time university students; sign up with a school email address; no credit card required. The page does not state a minimum age (the Pack overview page shows standard offers are limited to 18+, with a separate 13-17 teen version).
Expiry & renewal rules
The $100 credit is valid for 12 months; renewable annually (as long as you remain a student); when the credit runs out you are moved to pay-as-you-go, otherwise the subscription is deactivated.
Availability
Not specified on the official page. Most student programs require enrollment verification; some restrict by region.
FAQ
Is Microsoft Azure still free for students in 2026?
Yes, as of Oct 21, 2026. $100 credit (usable within 12 months) + free monthly allowances on 20+ services for 12 months + 65+ always-free services (VMs 750h/month, Functions 1M… Always double-check the official page before relying on an offer — terms do change.
Do I need a credit card? How long does the Microsoft Azure student offer last?
Yes — a card is required at some point in the flow (called out in Eligibility above). Duration: The $100 credit is valid for 12 months; renewable annually (as long as you remain a student); when the credit runs out you are moved to pay-as-you-go, otherwise the subscription is deactivated.
What's the catch with Microsoft Azure's student program?
The honest caveats: The $100 credit is valid for 12 months; renewable annually (as long as you remain a student); when the credit runs out you are moved to pay-as-you-go, otherwise the subscription is deactivated.. Student programs are usually limited to non-commercial use, may require yearly re-verification, and can be discontinued with little notice — that is exactly why this page exists. Verify on the official page before building anything on top of a free tier.