KalpanaGupta-3282 provides a step-by-step guide for college students to claim $100 in free Azure credits, empowering them to experiment and build in the cloud without worrying about costs.

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 offers a solution with the Azure for Students program.

What Is Azure for Students?

Azure for Students gives eligible college students $100 in free Azure credits with no credit card required. This annual benefit makes it easy for students to experiment, learn, and build in the cloud.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Check Your Eligibility

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Enrolled full-time at a degree-granting college or university
  • Have a valid university email address

2. Create a Personal Microsoft Account

  • Use a personal Microsoft account (such as with a Gmail address), not your college-issued work account
  • Create a Microsoft account

3. Sign Up for Azure for Students

4. Verify Student Status

  • Provide your basic details and university email
  • You may need to upload a student ID or verify through GitHub Education

5. Receive Your Credits

  • Upon successful verification, you receive $100 in Azure credits valid for 12 months
  • Unlock access to services like App Services, Azure Functions, and AI tools

6. Annual Renewal

  • If you remain a full-time student, you can renew the credits each year by re-verifying your status
  • Note: Unused credits from previous years do not roll over

What Projects Can You Build?

  • Web apps and APIs using App Services
  • Machine learning models and experiments
  • AI-powered chatbots
  • Big data processing pipelines
  • Kubernetes-based deployments and more

Why Try Azure for Students?

Your student years are the perfect time to experiment, build, and learn—without worrying about cloud costs. Azure for Students puts powerful cloud tools and services at your fingertips, giving you a head start in developing real-world skills.

Claim your credits now and start building your future in tech.

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