Software Resources

Owned by Skylar Grant
Last updated: Jun 03, 2023
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Kennebec Valley Community College offers a number of free software products for students. Many software companies (not associated with KVCC) also offer free or discounted options for students. This article will outline some of those resources and will have links to install guides for some programs.

Microsoft Office Suite

KVCC provides all students with a Microsoft Office 365 license for the duration of their time enrolled at the college. KVCC also allows alumni to retain this license for up to 12 months after graduation. This license grants students access to most programs in the Microsoft Office Suite including, but not limited to:

  • Outlook

  • Word

  • PowerPoint

  • Excel

  • OneNote

  • OneDrive

  • Visio

  • Access

High school students who are taking KVCC classes at their high school will only be able to use these programs in the web version of office at https://www.office.com

For installation instructions, see Installing Microsoft Office

Microsoft Azure for Students

Microsoft Azure for Students offers a free plan that provides students with access to a range of software resources. This includes popular tools like Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio Enterprise, and the Azure SDK, which help students with coding, debugging, and application deployment. Students also receive free credits to use Azure services and can collaborate with their peers on projects. Students may also be eligible to receive Windows and Windows Server licenses through the Azure for Students program. The program is completely free for eligible students and typically lasts for 12 months, with the option to renew each year.

Find the Microsoft Azure Portal here: https://portal.azure.com

For sign-up instructions, see Azure for Students Sign-Up