Not Eligible for Azure for Students Free Account

Question

I am trying to sign up for Azure for Students using my university email (Universitas Terbuka / Open University), but I received a message stating that I am not eligible for the free Azure account.

I have verified that my university email is active and able to receive emails. My university should meet the eligibility requirements for this program. I would appreciate your assistance in clarifying my registration status and guiding me on how to proceed.

Answer 1

Hi Rena Adiyati,

I understand that you are experiencing difficulties signing up for the Azure for Students program. Let's explore some potential reasons and solutions to address this issue.

Make sure Universitas Terbuka is known as an accredited, degree-granting institution. If you received a message stating that you are not eligible, it could be due to your university not being recognized as an accredited institution by Microsoft. Although the university has partnered with Microsoft on initiatives such as the AI tutor based on Azure AI Foundry, it is necessary to verify its presence in Microsoft's list of participating institutions for the Azure for Students program.

Double check that you are using your authorized university email account linked to Universitas Terbuka. Sometimes, email addresses might not automatically be recognized by Microsoft's verification process.

References document for detailed information:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/education-hub/about-azure-for-students

Hope the above provided information help you resolve the issue, if you have any further concerns or queries, please feel free to reach out to us.