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Microsoft makes it easier for students to get Office 365 at no cost
Back when it launched the Student Advantage program, Microsoft made it possible for 35,000 educational institutions across the globe to receive free access to Office 365. As part of that, students and teachers alike could get a subscription to the productivity software at no cost to them, so long as their school had enrolled in the initiative. Problem is, since then, each student depended on the school to be the one to create an Office 365 account they could use -- until today. Microsoft's now simplified the process, opening up a self-serve service for students to get the license without the need to check with the school's IT department first. Those who qualify will need a valid .edu email address to receive the free subscription, from a school that's currently participating in the Student Advantage program, and that's about it. The only caveat is that this is limited to US students at the moment, but Microsoft says it plans to bring the sign-up feature worldwide later this year.
Microsoft launches Student Advantage program, brings free Office access to 35,000 schools around the world
Microsoft's never been shy about showing students some love, from its reduced-fee Office University program to multiple Surface offers. Let's add another example to that list: The company's Student Advantage program is now up and running, offering those enrolled at participating educational institutions free access to Office 365. Originally announced back in October, Microsoft's service is open to some 35,000 schools across the globe -- with the caveat being that the institutions' paid staff must be using Office 365 ProPlus or Office Professional Plus. Eligible students get access to the Office 365 ProPlus version, which costs about $12 per month. Considering you pretty much can't avoid word processing (not to mention Excel and PowerPoint) during your career as a student, it's not a bad deal. Head to the source link for more information.
