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How to Renew Azure for Students After the First Year
Question details
The user wants to know if it is possible to renew their Azure for Students subscription after the initial 12-month period expires, and how to claim the next year of free services and promotional credit.
- Product
- Microsoft Azure
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Approaching the end of the first year of a free Azure for Students subscription and wanting to maintain access to cloud services.
- Observed behavior
- The user is looking to successfully extend their student benefits and receive another year of $100 Azure credit without losing access to their current services.
Ensure that you still hold an active student email address provided by your university and have access to the Microsoft account linked to your current Azure for Students subscription.
Renewing Azure for Students Annually
As long as you remain an eligible student, you can renew your subscription every year to receive another $100 in Azure credit valid for 12 months.
Microsoft allows eligible university students to renew their Azure for Students subscription on an annual basis. The renewal process verifies your ongoing student status.
Once successfully renewed, your account is credited with an additional $100 to be used over the next 12 months, and you maintain access to the free tier of Azure services.
You will receive an email from Microsoft or see a notification in the Azure portal when your current 12-month subscription is nearing its expiration date. You cannot renew before you are prompted.
Navigate to the Microsoft Azure for Students page and click 'Activate Now', or follow the direct renewal link provided in your expiration email.
Follow the on-screen prompts to verify your academic status. You will typically be asked to enter and confirm your active university (.edu) email address.
Once your student status is successfully verified, log into the Azure portal. You can check your Cost Management and Billing section to confirm the new $100 credit has been applied.
Manage Your University Coursework Seamlessly with WPS Office
While you use Microsoft Azure for your cloud development and coding assignments, you also need a reliable office suite for writing research papers and organizing data. WPS Office is a lightweight, completely free alternative to Microsoft Office that gives students all the tools they need to succeed.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website to download the free office suite for your operating system.
- 2. Install the Suite: Run the installer file and follow the quick setup instructions to launch the WPS Office dashboard.
- 3. Open Your Assignments: Drag and drop your existing Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files directly into WPS Office to continue editing with perfect formatting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my resources if I don't renew Azure for Students?
If your subscription expires and is not renewed, your Azure subscription will be disabled. Any deployed services, virtual machines, and databases will be paused and eventually deleted unless you renew your student status or upgrade to a pay-as-you-go subscription.
Do I need a credit card to renew Azure for Students?
No, Microsoft does not require a credit card for signing up or renewing the Azure for Students subscription. Verification is handled entirely through your university email address or institutional login.
Can I renew my subscription early if I run out of the $100 credit?
No, the $100 credit is allocated for a strict 12-month period. If you exhaust the credit before the year ends, your subscription will be paused. You must either wait until your anniversary date to renew or upgrade to a paid subscription to continue using resources immediately.
How do I check my remaining Azure for Students credit?
You can view your remaining balance by logging into the Azure portal, navigating to 'Cost Management + Billing', and selecting your Azure for Students subscription to see your credit usage details.
