"Why am I unable to create an Azure Student account despite meeting the eligibility criteria as an active student with a valid college email?"

Question

I am trying to sign up for an Azure free student account using my valid college email address , but I am receiving the following message:

“You're not eligible for an Azure free account. Don't worry—you can still use Azure by paying as you go, with no upfront commitments. Cancel anytime.”

I am currently enrolled at Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering and believe I meet the eligibility criteria for the Azure for Students offer. My college email has been verified, but I am unable to activate the free student account.

I would appreciate your assistance in resolving this issue so I can take advantage of the Azure for Students program. Please let me know if you need any further information.

Answer 1

To resolve this issue, double-check whether the following items are true:

• The information that you provided for your Azure account profile (including contact email address, street address, and telephone number) is correct.
• The credit card information is correct.
• You don't already have a Microsoft account that uses the same information.

See: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cost-management-billing/troubleshoot-subscription/troubleshoot-azure-sign-up#you-see-the-message-you-are-not-eligible-for-an-azure-subscription

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Regards,

Abiola