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Microsoft Offers Free Year of Microsoft 365 Personal to U.S. College Students

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Microsoft has introduced a promotional offer providing U.S. college students with a free year of Microsoft 365 Personal. This offer includes ransomware protection, 1 TB of cloud storage, and access to Microsoft 365 apps with Copilot AI. The promotion is available until October 31, 2025, and requires verification of student status. The initiative was announced during the White House's AI Education Task Force meeting, where Microsoft also unveiled additional educational commitments, including grants, certifications, and expanded access to AI tools. This promotion is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to enhance educational opportunities and integrate AI into learning environments.

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  1. 05.09.2025 17:31 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 11d ago

    Microsoft Offers Free Year of Microsoft 365 Personal to U.S. College Students

    Microsoft announced a promotional offer providing U.S. college students with a free year of Microsoft 365 Personal. The offer includes ransomware protection, 1 TB of cloud storage, and access to Microsoft 365 apps with Copilot AI. The promotion is available until October 31, 2025, and requires verification of student status. The initiative was announced during the White House's AI Education Task Force meeting, where Microsoft also unveiled additional educational commitments, including grants, certifications, and expanded access to AI tools. This promotion is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to enhance educational opportunities and integrate AI into learning environments.

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