You’ll likely need access to a Microsoft Word document, a PowerPoint presentation or the product of another basic tool from at least once in 2022 — for either work, school or personal use. Although the software may seem like a necessity, its high price makes some people run the other way. If you don’t want to spend your money on , don’t stress. There are a few ways to get the service for free.

Microsoft’s suite of productivity software consists of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint. The collection  between $70 and $100 every year for subscription access across devices and family members (as Microsoft 365). Microsoft also released a new stand-alone version of , called Office Home and Student 2021 — for a flat price, no subscription required — on Oct. 5, the same day began its rollout. 

Here are the versions of Office 365, Microsoft 365 and their apps that you can find online for free right now. 

Get Microsoft Office 365 free if you’re a student or a teacher

If you’re a with an active school email address, you’re likely eligible to get access to Office 365 for free through Microsoft, with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Microsoft Teams and additional classroom tools. 

All you have to do is enter your school email address on this page on Microsoft’s website: . In many cases, you’ll be instantly granted access thanks to an automated verification process. If you attend an institution that needs to be verified, it might take up to a month to confirm your eligibility. 

Recent graduates who want to stick with Office 365 can also get , with a valid school email address. 

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