Microsoft offers a one-year free Microsoft 365 subscription to college students — eligible users get 50% off the monthly plan after the first year

Microsoft is offering a free one-year Microsoft 365 subscription to U.S. college students who sign up with their college email, followed by a 50% discount on the monthly plan. The subscription includes access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Copilot AI tool, along with cloud storage. This initiative aligns with the White House's push for AI education and aims to prepare students for AI-related jobs. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the importance of AI diffusion and its impact on the future workforce. Students can save nearly $100 with this offer and can avoid recurring charges by following provided instructions.