Licensing options for industries
Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements for government, education, and nonprofit organizations offer flexible and affordable solutions that are tailored by organization size and purchasing preference.
Microsoft Philanthropies works with nonprofit and other nongovernmental organizations to provide them with affordable access to technology. See if your organization qualifies.
Agreements for government organizations
For small to midsize government organizations
| Open Value for Government |
Offers simplified asset management, predictable software costs, and spread payments. Software Assurance is included. |
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| Open Value Subscription for Government |
Get the same benefits as Open Value for Government with lower up-front costs. This program provides access to Microsoft software licenses and cloud services for the term of the agreement through subscription-based licensing. A one-year Open Value Subscription option is also available for eligible government customers. |
| Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider |
Acquire cloud services and software licenses with help from a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider through a pay-as-you-go model. A Cloud Solution Provider can help you determine the best cloud solution and will support you in your journey from purchasing to deployment and use. Find a Cloud Solution Provider. |
For midsize to large government organizations
| Enterprise Agreement for Government |
Standardize technology across your organization with the latest Microsoft products and cloud services. Provides simplified license management with a single agreement, predictable software and services costs, and spread payments. Software Assurance is included. The subscription option has lower up-front costs and access only for the agreement’s term. |
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| Microsoft Products and Services Agreement |
The Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA) consolidates all your purchases into one simplified agreement with purchasing for Online Services and software. The Purchasing Account structure gives you flexible purchasing options and more control of how you purchase. Software Assurance is optional. |
| Select Plus for Government |
If the Microsoft Products and Services Agreement isn’t an option for your organization, you can use Select Plus to acquire Microsoft software licenses at any affiliate or department level while realizing advantages as one organization. Select Plus offers the flexibility to acquire licenses as needed single agreement with no specific end date and a single Lead Affiliate customer ID to streamline account management. Software Assurance is optional. |
Software Assurance
Eligibility
Some health organizations qualify for government licensing, including any government organization or institution that:
- Provides health services and coverage
- Sets or decides healthcare policy across a nation, state, or country
- Provides funding for health services and coverage
- Has a regulatory role in health services and coverage
Buy or renew
United States and Canada
Worldwide
Programs for educational institutions
For small to midsize academic organizations
| Open Value for Academic |
Offers simplified asset management, predictable software costs, and spread payments. Software Assurance is included. |
| Open Value Subscription for Education Solutions |
Enjoy low up-front costs and access to Microsoft software licenses and cloud services, as well as included student use benefits, through subscription-based licensing. |
| Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider |
Acquire cloud services and software licenses with help from a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider through a pay-as-you-go model. A Cloud Solution Provider can help midsize organizations determine the best cloud solution and will support you through purchasing to deployment and use. Find a Cloud Solution Provider. |
For midsize to large academic organizations
| Enrollment for Education Solutions |
Get assured coverage for Education Platform Products through an annual user count, the ability to order additional products as needed, free licensing options, and enhanced Student Use Benefits. With the Enrollment for Education Solutions, you get broad access to cloud services, the ability to more accurately direct technology spend, and enhanced benefits with tools and resources to help you manage your institution while empowering your faculty to innovate. |
| Select Plus for Academic |
Use Select Plus to acquire Microsoft software licenses at any affiliate or department level while realizing advantages as one organization. Select Plus offers the flexibility to acquire licenses as needed, a single agreement with no specific end date, and a single Lead Affiliate customer ID to streamline account management. Software Assurance is optional. |
Learn more
- Download the Enrollment for Education Solutions Volume Licensing Guide (PDF file, 1.18 MB)
- Download the School Enrollment Volume Licensing Guide (PDF, 459 KB)
- Download the Select Plus for Academic Volume Licensing Guide (PDF, 307 KB)
- Learn more about Microsoft 365 Education
Software Assurance
Eligibility
- Educational institutions
- Administrative offices and boards of education
Buy or renew
Programs for nonprofit organizations
Enterprise Agreement
Open Value
*Not available in all countries/regions.
Software Assurance
Microsoft Software Assurance is a comprehensive maintenance offering that helps you get the most out of your software investment. It combines the latest software with tools that help customers deploy, manage, and support your IT needs.
Microsoft Philanthropies
Find out whether your nonprofit organization is eligible for available offers from Microsoft, including Office 365.