How to get Microsoft 365 Personal with Copilot for free for a year: Step-by-step guide

Student life is not always easy, especially when it comes to managing assignments, research projects and day-to-day tasks with limited tools and an even tighter budget. Every bit of support counts, and having access to reliable software can make a big difference in how smoothly your studies go. That is why many students are paying close attention to Microsoft’s recent offer. Microsoft is now giving its Microsoft 365 Personal plan free for 12 months straight, and the good part is that it even includes Copilot, which can help with writing, organising and learning. The catch is that the offer is available only to students who meet the eligibility requirements. Still, it is a valuable opportunity for anyone looking to improve productivity without adding extra costs. If you are studying and want to make the most of this limited-time offer, here is how you can get Microsoft 365 Personal with Copilot at no cost.

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Who can get Microsoft 365 Personal for free?

Microsoft revealed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that college students are the target audience for its latest promotion. To qualify, a student must have completed high school and be formally pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at an accredited institution. Anyone outside a recognised degree programme will not meet the requirements. The redemption page is already online, allowing eligible students to activate a complimentary 12-month Microsoft 365 plan. After November 30, the promotion expires, and new claims will no longer be accepted. Do note, the free student plan is currently only available in Canada, the UK, and the US.

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How to get Microsoft 365 Personal for free

If you meet the criteria, claiming the free plan is straightforward. Microsoft has kept the process simple, and you can activate the offer in just a few minutes by following the steps below:

1. Open any browser and go to the Microsoft Copilot for Students page.
2. Look for the section called “Study smarter with Copilot and Microsoft 365” and press the Redeem free offer button.
3. Sign in with your Microsoft account, or make a new one if you don’t have it.
4. Once you’re signed in, you’re automatically signed up for the Microsoft 365 Personal plan. Microsoft will send you an email within 24 hours with all the offer details.
5. Follow the instructions shared in the email to activate your free plan.

After completing these steps, you’ll be ready to enjoy Microsoft 365 Personal without paying anything. Just make sure to check your spam folder so you don’t miss the email. Once you redeem the offer, you can start using tools like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more right away.

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Microsoft 365 Personal free subscription features

Once you’ve redeemed the offer, you gain access to a full suite of powerful tools. Here’s everything included in the free Microsoft 365 Personal subscription so you know exactly what you’re getting:

• Microsoft 365 Personal free subscription is designed exclusively for a single user and cannot be shared with other accounts.
• The subscription can be accessed on five devices simultaneously, including computers, phones, and tablets.
• Students will receive a substantial 1 terabyte (1TB) of total cloud storage, which is shared between their Outlook email and OneDrive file storage.
• Grants premium access to the core suite of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Each app includes the Copilot, embedded directly into the sidebar of every core application to provide enhanced support and functionality.
• The Copilot app also offers new, advanced tools, such as Deep Research, Podcasts, and Vision features, alongside the standard services.
• Image and video creation tools in Copilot are included, allowing a complete multimodal experience across the Microsoft 365 suite.