Military discount through the Workplace Discount Program
As a member of the military, you may be eligible for a discount through the Workplace Discount Program.
What is the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program?
As a member of the military, you may be eligible through the Microsoft Workplace Discount Program (formerly known as the Home Use Program or HUP) to purchase qualifying Microsoft products at a discount for personal use at home. The Microsoft Workplace Discount Program empowers military employees to extend their use of Microsoft technology from mission to personal needs. The program lets you save on Microsoft 365 Family and Personal annual subscriptions, providing access to the latest versions of apps in Microsoft 365, including the ability communicate and collaborate with Microsoft Teams. It also provides 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage, to store and share files and photos, and advanced protection for data and devices. You can also enjoy the benefits of cloud computing, security, and support, and choose the plan, package, and add-ons that best suit your needs and budget.
Check your eligibility. For more information, please see the Workplace Discount Program FAQ page.
A practical guide to using Microsoft 365 to plan, organize, and execute your personal projects
It’s a great time to set new goals and pursue new opportunities. Whether you want to advance your career, start a business, learn a new skill, or improve your health and wellness, you need a reliable and versatile tool to help you plan, organize, and execute your projects. That’s where Microsoft 365 comes in. Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based subscription service that offers a suite of productivity and creativity tools for your personal and professional use.
Here are some of the ways Microsoft 365 can help you:
- Stay connected and productive with Outlook. Outlook is your personal assistant that helps you manage your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks. You can use Outlook to schedule meetings, send invitations, track responses, and set reminders. You can also sync your Outlook account with your other devices and access your email and calendar offline. Outlook also integrates with other apps in Microsoft 365 and services, such as OneDrive and Teams, to help you collaborate and communicate with ease.
- Create and share documents with Word. Word is your word processor that helps you create and edit documents for any purpose. You can use Word to write reports, resumes, letters, newsletters, and more. You can also use Word to format your documents, add images, tables, charts, and graphics, and check your spelling and grammar. Word also lets you co-author and share your documents with others and access them from any device. Word also offers premium features, such as Microsoft Editor, which provides advanced writing assistance, and Word Designer, which helps you create professional-looking documents.
- Analyze and visualize data with Excel. Excel is your spreadsheet that helps you analyze and visualize data for any project. You can use Excel to create budgets, track expenses, calculate formulas, and perform various calculations. You can also use Excel to create charts, graphs, tables, and pivot tables, and apply conditional formatting and filters to your data. Excel also allows you to share and collaborate on your workbooks with others and access them from any device. Excel also offers premium features, such as Money in Excel, which helps you manage your personal finances, and Excel Ideas, which helps you discover insights from your data.
- Present and inspire with PowerPoint. PowerPoint is your presentation tool that helps you create and deliver engaging presentations for any audience. You can use PowerPoint to design slides, add animations, transitions, and effects, and insert audio, video, and images. You can also use PowerPoint to rehearse and record your presentations and add notes and comments. PowerPoint also enables you to share and co-present your presentations with others and access them from any device. PowerPoint also offers premium features, such as PowerPoint Presenter Coach, which helps you improve your presentation skills, and PowerPoint Designer, which helps you create stunning slides.
- Organize and capture ideas with OneNote. OneNote is your digital notebook that helps you organize and capture ideas for any project. You can use OneNote to create notes, lists, sketches, and drawings, and add audio, video, and web clips. You can also use OneNote to categorize and search your notes and sync them across your devices. OneNote also lets you share and collaborate on your notes with others and access them from any device.
- Store and access files with OneDrive. OneDrive is your cloud storage that helps you store and access files for any project. You can use OneDrive to upload, download, and sync files across your devices, and access them from anywhere, even offline. You can also use OneDrive to share and co-edit files with others and set permissions and passwords. OneDrive also provides you with advanced security and backup features, such as ransomware detection and recovery, file versioning, and personal vault.
- Communicate and collaborate with Teams. Teams is your communication and collaboration tools that help you stay in touch and work together with others. You can use Teams to chat, call, video conference, and screen share with anyone, anywhere. You can also use Teams to create and join groups, channels, and meetings, and share files, documents, and calendars. Teams can also integrate with other Microsoft 365 apps and services, such as Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint, to help you streamline your workflow.
A benefit for military personnel
Taking advantage of this offer is a simple, four-step process: sign-up, validate, sign-in, and shop. Once you’ve been verified as eligible for the Workplace Discount Program, you can discover great Microsoft products to purchase at a discount. Currently, the Workplace Discount Program offers 30% off for annual subscriptions of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans. Learn more about the Workplace Discount Program and how you, or your partners, may qualify.
Explore Microsoft in Defense and Intelligence
For additional resources and to learn about how Microsoft is empowering defense and intelligence organizations and their workforce with technology, visit the Microsoft in Defense and Intelligence website.
