How to Get A Microsoft Store Student Discount

Microsoft sells a lot of software that's useful for students, and hardware like the Surface and Surface Pro that are great for keeping productivity up while you're on the go. If you're a eligible student (or a parent of one), you can take advantage of the Microsoft student discount to gain free access to powerful software like Office 365, and save on computers and other devices.

The Microsoft student discount is available to a wide range of people, including students, faculty, and even parents. Here are the general requirements:

• Enrolled as a K-12 student, and at least 13 years old
• Parent of a K-12 student or college student
• Enrolled at a four year university, two year college, or a vocational school

The Microsoft student discount typically provides a 10 percent savings on hardware like desktop computers, laptops, and tablets. It also grants free access to some software, like Office 365.

When you request the student discount at a physical Microsoft store, you need to prove your enrollment by showing your student ID or some another supporting document like a class schedule, transcript, or acceptance letter.

When you use the Microsoft student discount online, Microsoft doesn't require up-front verification. That means you can take advantage of the student discount without proving that you're enrolled at a qualifying school, or that you're even a student at all.

To get the Microsoft student discount, all you have to do is access the online Microsoft store through the student and military discount portal, and then check out all of the student discounts on the site. Microsoft doesn't require verification at the time of purchase, so you don't even need to prove your enrollment to receive the discount.

Here's how the process works: