Student account

If your university does not provide a student email address (for example, a .edu or .ac.in domain), you can still activate an Azure for Students account by verifying your academic status using official university documents.

Microsoft’s student verification system is powered by SheerID, which supports manual verification for students without institutional email access.

Step-by-Step Process to Create an Azure for Students Account

1. Visit the official page: 🔗 https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/students/
2. Click “Start free” or “Activate” under Azure for Students.
3. Sign in with your personal email (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo). (A .edu or .ac.in email is not mandatory when using manual verification.)
4. When prompted for verification:
   • Select “Verify your academic status.”
   • If your domain is not recognized, click “Verify with school documents.”
5. Upload one or more of the following official documents clearly showing your university and student status
   • Student ID card (front and back)
   • Admission Letter / Bonafide Certificate
   • Current semester fee receipt / enrollment proof
   • Marksheet or transcript (with visible university name)
6. Enter:
   • Full Name: (as shown on your ID)
   • University Name: Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar
   • Expected Graduation Year
7. Submit your verification.
   • Microsoft’s partner SheerID will review your documents.
   • You’ll typically receive a confirmation email within 24–48 hours.

If Verification Fails or Takes Too Long

If you see a message like “We can’t verify your student status” or haven’t received confirmation within 48 hours:

• Visit the manual verification portal directly

https://www.verifystudentstatus.com/

• Log in using the same Microsoft account you used for Azure.
• Re-upload the documents in a clear, readable format.

If the issue persists, contact Azure Education Support: 🔗 https://aka.ms/AzureEduSupport

Benefits After Successful Verification

Once your verification is approved, you’ll receive:

• $100 in free Azure credits (valid for 12 months)
• Access to free developer tools, including:
  • Visual Studio Code Spaces
  • GitHub Student Developer Pack
  • Azure AI, ML, and Web App Services
• No credit card required

References

• Microsoft Learn: About Azure for Students
• Microsoft Azure Student Verification via SheerID
• Azure Education Hub Support

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