Inquiry About Free SC-900 Certification Voucher for Students

Question

Good day.

I am currently a student and I am very interested in earning the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) certification. I would like to ask if there are any available programs, student benefits, or ongoing events that provide free or discounted exam vouchers for this certification.

I am actively learning through Microsoft Learn and would greatly appreciate any guidance on how I can qualify for a free voucher or participate in upcoming skills challenges or training events.

Thank you for your time and support. I look forward to your response.?

Answer 1

Several options exist for discounted or institution-funded SC-900 exams, and some event-based offers may provide free vouchers when available.

1. Student discounts on SC-900
   • Academic pricing is available for Microsoft Certification exams (including fundamentals like SC-900) in most countries/regions (except India and China).
   • To qualify for the student discount:
     1. Sign in to the Learn profile.
     2. Start the interest survey: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/me/settings/interests
     3. Under “Career Paths,” select “Student.”
     4. Complete and finish the survey.
   • After academic status is verified, the student discount is automatically applied when registering for an exam.
   • For help with student discounts, use Credentials Support: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/help.
2. Institution-provided vouchers and licenses
   • Students can take certification exams using exam vouchers or an institution’s certification exam license.
   • With an Academic Volume License, an institution can:
     • Decide which students can sit the exam.
     • Manage scheduling and proctoring.
     • Get detailed reports on exam sessions.
   • For vouchers purchased by institutions:
     • Certiport delivers Microsoft Fundamentals exams.
     • Pearson VUE delivers both Fundamentals and Advanced Role-Based exams.
   • Institutions that want to issue vouchers can use:
     • Certiport’s Academic Purchase Center (Fundamentals only).
     • Pearson VUE’s Microsoft Voucher Store (Fundamentals and Advanced Role-Based).
   • Students can also pay Pearson VUE directly with academic pricing; in that case, the institution cannot track pass/fail results.
3. Event-based free exam offers and vouchers
   • Microsoft sometimes runs event-based offers (for example, Microsoft Ignite or SXSW EDU) that provide one free certification exam voucher per eligible attendee.
   • These offers:
     • Typically cover all Microsoft fundamentals, role-based, and specialty exams, which would include SC-900 when listed as eligible.
     • Are limited to one free exam per person and tied to specific events and time windows.
     • Require attending the qualifying event in person or meeting the event’s participation criteria.
   • For SXSW EDU–based vouchers, for example:
     • Eligible attendees who complete the required skilling playlist receive a voucher email from “MindHub Pro by Pearson VUE.”
     • The voucher must be used to schedule and take the exam before the stated expiration date.
     • Vouchers are non-transferable, cannot be sold, and cannot be extended beyond the expiration date.
4. Webinar and training event discounts
   • For some Microsoft webinars or training events (such as SC-900-focused sessions), discounts or vouchers may be applied directly to the Learn profile associated with the registration email.
   • In such cases, the discount is automatically applied at checkout for the exam and typically appears within about five business days after the event.
5. How to proceed for SC-900 specifically
   • Enable student discounts on the Learn profile so academic pricing is available when registering for SC-900.
   • Check whether the institution participates in Academic Volume Licensing or provides vouchers via Certiport or Pearson VUE.
   • Monitor official Microsoft events (such as Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Virtual Training Days, or special campaigns like SXSW EDU offers) that may include free exam vouchers valid for fundamentals exams.
   • Continue preparing for SC-900 using the official study resources and training options listed in the SC-900 study guide.

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References:

• Certifications for students
• Options for Certifications
• Microsoft Learn for Educators Program FAQ
• Microsoft Ignite and Microsoft Ignite The Tour: Free Certification Exam Offer
• Microsoft at SXSW EDU Certification Exam Vouchers Terms and Conditions
• Study guide for Exam SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
• Redeem Microsoft voucher for a certification exam - Microsoft Q&A
• I am a student, how can I get discounts on the certifications using my student ID? - Microsoft Q&A
• What technology should I master now to stay future ready? - Microsoft Q&A