How can I receive the student discount for the SC-500 certification exam?

SAIF ABBASI 0 Reputation points
2026-09-07T09:46:48.9+00:00

Hello Microsoft Learn Support,

I am currently enrolled as a university student in Germany and I am interested in taking the Microsoft SC-500 certification exam.

I would like to know how I can take advantage of the student/academic discount available for Microsoft certification exams. I have reviewed the Microsoft Learn information regarding student discounts, but I would like some clarification about the process.

Could you please help me with the following questions?

Am I eligible for the student discount for the SC-500 certification exam as a currently enrolled university student in Germany?

What steps do I need to follow to verify my student status on my Microsoft Learn/Credentials profile?

  1. What documents can I provide as proof of enrollment if verification is required? For example, can I provide a current university enrollment certificate ?

Once my student status is verified, will the discounted price be automatically applied when I register for the SC-500 exam, or do I need to request a discount code/voucher?

Is there anything specific I need to do in my Microsoft Learn profile before scheduling the exam to ensure that the academic pricing is applied?

I am currently preparing for the SC-500 exam and would like to schedule it soon, so I would greatly appreciate your guidance on how I can obtain the student discount before making the payment.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Kind regards,

Saif Abbasi

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    2026-09-07T09:47:06.81+00:00

    Yes. Academic pricing is available for Microsoft Certification exams in most countries/regions, except India and China. To qualify, identify as a student in the certification profile and verify academic status. Based on that policy, a currently enrolled university student in Germany can use the student discount if verified before registration and payment.

    Steps to set it up:

    1. Sign in to the Learn profile and start the interest survey.
    2. Select Career Paths.
    3. Select Student.
    4. Complete the rest of the survey and select Finished.
    5. After verification is completed, register for the exam.

    Important points:

    • The student discount is applied once student status is verified.
    • Verification must be completed before exam registration and payment.
    • If registration and payment are completed before verification, commercial pricing applies and there is no refund.
    • Academic verification is valid for 12 months and must then be repeated.
    • No voucher or discount code is required for the academic discount in the provided guidance.

    For the exam registration flow, once eligible for a discount, it is applied during checkout when scheduling through Pearson VUE.

    On proof of enrollment documents, the provided material does not list accepted document types for academic verification, so only the supported guidance is: complete the student profile setup and use Credentials Support for verification-specific questions.

    For help with a new or pending academic verification request, use Credentials Support.

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