Exclusive offer: Free 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal   

Offer available 1 – 31 October 2025 

Microsoft is offering all La Trobe students a free one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal for use on your own devices.  

This limited-time offer unlocks additional tools and features not included in the University’s standard Microsoft licence. 

What’s included 

  • The latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more 
  • Enhanced cloud storage (personal OneDrive) 
  • A full Copilot licence with AI-powered productivity features After 12 months, you can opt out or continue Microsoft’s student plan at $8 AUD per month (paid directly to Microsoft). 

Important to know 

  • This offer is provided by Microsoft, not La Trobe University. 
  • It is a personal subscription and is not linked to La Trobe’s systems
  • La Trobe cannot provide support for this subscription.  
  • For any issues, please contact Microsoft Support

How to redeem 

  1. Go to the Microsoft 365 Personal offer page 
  2. Sign up with the email method confirmed by Microsoft for this offer (check details carefully — you may need to use a personal email address, not your La Trobe account). 
  3. Follow the on-screen steps to activate your 12-month free subscription. 

⚠️ Reminder: This is a Microsoft promotion, not a La Trobe University program. Use your La Trobe account for study, and your Microsoft 365 Personal subscription for personal productivity. 

      Frequently asked questions 

      Which version should I use? 

      La Trobe Office Pro Plus (University license) 

      • Free while enrolled 
      • Designed for study-related work 
      • Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 
      • Integrated with LMS, Teams, OneDrive 
      • Supported by La Trobe 

       
      Microsoft 365 Personal (this offer) 

      • 12 months free (limited-time offer) 
      • For personal use only 
      • Includes Copilot AI and expanded storage 
      • Not linked to La Trobe systems 
      • Supported only by Microsoft 

       
      Isn’t Microsoft 365 already available to students? 

      Yes. La Trobe provides Microsoft 365 apps through: 

      • Office Pro Plus (installable suite) 
      • Online access via your @ltu.edu.au account (e.g. LMS, Teams, student email) 

      These are managed by La Trobe and designed for study-related work. They do not include Copilot or the extra storage available in Microsoft 365 Personal. 

      Can I use this with La Trobe systems (LMS, Teams, OneDrive)? 
      No. La Trobe’s learning systems are linked to the University’s licence. Always use your La Trobe account for study-related work. 

      Is my data secure while using Microsoft 365 Personal? 
      Yes but remember this is a personal account. Do not store confidential or sensitive University data in your personal OneDrive. 

      What if I can’t redeem the free offer? 
      As this is not part of La Trobe’s licence, please visit Microsoft Support for help.