What are the educational options for Windows 10 ESU?

Question

What are the options for individual faculty members and students to obtain educational ESU support for Windows 10 after the end of support in 2025?

Answer 1

The most straightforward option is upgrading to Windows 11, which will be supported beyond 2025. check if their devices meet the system requirements for Windows 11.

Another option is to access Windows 11 through virtual machines or cloud-based desktops, eg. Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop.

Institutions with Microsoft 365 Education A3 or A5 subscriptions may be eligible for ESU.

Answer 2

Hello,

After the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, individual faculty members and students can obtain Extended Security Updates (ESU) through a paid subscription. Here are the key options available:

Enroll in the ESU Program: This program allows you to receive critical and important security updates for up to three years after the end of support. The ESU subscription is renewed annually.

Transition to Windows 11: Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11, which offers enhanced security features and tools.

Volume Licensing: Educational institutions can purchase ESU through volume licensing agreements, which might offer more favorable terms for larger groups.

Windows 365: For those using Windows 365, ESU will be provided at no additional cost.

More details please refer to this official link:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

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Answer 3

The pricing for education customers is in this blog post -https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/blog/2024/04/windows-10-end-of-support-updates-for-education/#:~:text=To%20help%20you%20plan%20a%20successful%20transition%2C%20we%E2%80%99re,all%20education%20customers%2C%20including%20K-12%20and%20Higher%20Education.?msockid=040f82e892746da3031696c893736c53