Hey everyone! I'm helping a client who runs a childcare service that mostly uses M365. When they set up their account, their IT provider got them standard licenses instead of the education rates, which would be cheaper. I'm wondering if childcare centers can actually qualify for the education rate on M365 licensing. If they are eligible, what steps do I need to take to help them switch?
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Honestly, I don’t think childcare centers fit the nonprofit model, so they might be out of luck with the discounted rates. Generally, these lower rates are meant for educational purposes, not businesses providing childcare.
Well, if your client has nonprofit status, they could qualify for a discounted rate. Microsoft offers significant price cuts for nonprofits, along with potential grants or free licenses. It’s worth checking around, as some Microsoft partners specialize in nonprofit licenses. Just to give you an idea, the E5 nonprofit pricing is around $22.80 per user compared to $57.49 for the standard E5 licenses.
It seems like childcare centers typically wouldn’t qualify for the education rates. Those rates are primarily intended for schools and academic institutions, along with their associated teachers and students. So it’s probably best to stick with the standard licensing for now.
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