Microsoft Academic Pricing for Exams

thelaststop720

I came across a little tidbit of information last year that I haven't seen listed anywhere else so I'd thought I share. Microsoft offers academic pricing for students. When you go to register for the exam, choose the test prefix 72 instead of 70. Then provide your school email address (it may have to have a .edu domain) and your student ID. For all the $150 tests I've taken, the price drops to $83, so that's quite nice. The 72 tests still counts towards all certifications. I took 72-640/642/646 last year for MCSA 2008. I don't know if they verify your student status somehow, so if you're no longer a student, I would be hesitant to use it.

Slowhand

You need to have a valid student ID to show at the testing center, in addition to an email address with a .edu extension. If you're currently a student, both should already have been provided to you. If you're not currently a student, it's as easy as going to your local community college and signing up for a class in the upcoming semester and you'll save $67 per exam. (They're bound to have a few IT-related courses worth taking even if you're not interested in any other academia.)

chanakyajupudi

Is this for any country ? Or only the US ?

pamccabe

Thanks for the heads up! I'm in the Network program at my local tech college and am signed up for a MS Server class this upcoming semester. Think I might just start studying for a server 2012 cert along the way.

Z3-Masterd

What did the verification process consist of? Did you need to provide transcripts or receipt of payment from the bursar's office?

thelaststop720

When registering for the exam, I put in my student ID and .edu email address. I've had no other verification since then. The testing center has never asked for my student ID. Your mileage may vary.

Akshit555

My acedemics is verified but I don't see a change in the pricing. Why?

november24

Akshit555 said:

My acedemics is verified but I don't see a change in the pricing. Why?

the exam fees at the exam page won't change, once you start scheduling for the exam you will see the reduced exam fee before you submit your exam date.

november24

Z3-Masterd said:

What did the verification process consist of? Did you need to provide transcripts or receipt of payment from the bursar's office?

it depends, for me, I just supplied my .edu email account, then I received a confirmation email, once I confirmed it, I was good to go. I live in the US.

november24

chanakyajupudi said:

Is this for any country ? Or only the US ?

Any student in any country is eligible.