How College Students Can Claim Free Azure Credits and Start Building in the Cloud

Are you a college student eager to explore cloud computing, AI, app development, or data science—but worried about the cost? Microsoft Azure has your back. With the Azure for Students offer, you can get $100 in free Azure credits—no credit card required.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you claim your credits and start building today.

✅ How to Get Started

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

You must be:

18 years or older
Enrolled full-time at a degree-granting college or university
Able to verify with valid university email address

Step 2: Create a Personal Microsoft Account

Don't use your college-issued work account. Instead, sign in with a personal Microsoft account (e.g., your Gmail).

👉 https://signup.live.com

Step 3: Sign-Up for Azure for Students

Go to 👉 https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/free/students/

Click “Start free” and sign in with your personal Microsoft account.

Step 4: Verify Student Status

Enter your basic details, college email and follow the prompts. You may be asked to upload a student ID or verify via GitHub Education.

Step 6: Receive Your Credits

Once verified, you’ll get:

$100 in Azure credits valid for 12 months
Access to free services like App Services, Azure Functions, and AI tools

Step 7: Renew Annually for Free

Still a student next year? Just revisit the sign-up page, re-verify, and get another $100 in credits. Unused credits from the previous year won’t carry over.

🚀 What Can You Build?

Web apps and APIs
Machine learning models
AI-powered chatbots
Big data pipelines
Kubernetes deployments

The possibilities are endless—and it’s all free while you’re a student.

Your student years are the perfect time to experiment, build, and learn—without worrying about cloud costs. Azure for Students gives you the tools and credits to turn ideas into impact.

👉 https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/free/students/ and start building your future in tech