Azure OpenAI with Azure for Students

Question

Hello, I have recently obtained an Azure for Students subscription and I wanted to test the Azure OpenAI services. However when I try to deploy a model on Azure AI Foundry, (GPT-4o-mini) I get a "Insufficient quota for selected options" error, with any deployment type and model version. Can someone help me? Thank you!

Answer 1

Hi GDF,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum. Thank you for posting your query.

The "Insufficient quota for selected options" error in Azure OpenAI under the Azure for Students subscription typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:

Possible Causes

Azure for Students has Limited Quotas for AI Services

The free tier of Azure for Students provides $100 credits, but it may have restrictions on AI services, including OpenAI models.

Certain models, like GPT-4-turbo, GPT-4o, and GPT-4o-mini, might require a higher service tier or a manual quota request.

Quota Not Assigned for Azure OpenAI Services

Even though you can create an Azure OpenAI resource, your subscription might not have the required quota for model deployment.

Student accounts often lack default access to OpenAI models, and quota approval is required from Microsoft.

Region-Specific Limitations

Not all Azure regions support Azure OpenAI services under a student subscription.

Try East US, South Central US, or West Europe, as these regions generally support OpenAI models.

Azure AI Foundry-Specific Quotas

Azure AI Foundry may impose additional resource allocation limits, preventing deployment.

Solution Steps:

Check Quota & Available Models:

Go to Azure Portal → Search for "Usage + Quotas".

Select Azure OpenAI and check your quota for GPT models.

If quota is 0, you do not have access to OpenAI models under your student plan.

Request a Quota Increase:

Go to the Azure OpenAI Service in your portal.

Click on "New support request".

Choose Quota Increase → Select GPT-4o-mini or your required model.

Provide a justification (e.g., "I am testing Azure OpenAI services under my Student subscription for learning purposes").

Submit and wait for approval (may take 1-2 days).

Try Deploying a Lower Model Version:

Instead of GPT-4o-mini, try GPT-3.5-turbo since it requires less quota and is sometimes available in the free tier.

Verify Supported Regions:

Try deploying in East US, South Central US, or West Europe, as these have better support for OpenAI services.

Change region in the deployment settings.

Check Subscription Limits:

Go to Azure Subscription → Check if your Azure for Students account allows OpenAI services.

If not, you may need a Pay-As-You-Go upgrade to access GPT-4 models.

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you any further queries.   

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Answer 2

Hi,

It appears you're encountering an "Insufficient quota for selected options" error when attempting to deploy models like GPT-40-mini using your Azure for Students subscription. This issue arises because Azure for Students subscriptions have limited quotas for certain services, including the Azure OpenAI Service.

I would recommend next steps for u...

Request a Quota Increase. Navigate to Quota Management > Access the Azure OpenAI Studio and go to the "Quotas" section.

Submit a Request. If your current quota doesn't meet your needs, you can request an increase directly through the portal. However, be aware that approvals for quota increases on Azure for Students subscriptions are not guaranteed and may be subject to certain limitations.

Transition to a Pay-As-You-Go Subscription. If the quota increase request is denied or insufficient, consider upgrading to a standard Pay-As-You-Go subscription. This type of subscription typically offers higher default quotas and greater flexibility, which can better accommodate the deployment of advanced models like GPT-40-mini.

Azure for Students subscriptions are designed with certain constraints to prevent excessive usage. These limitations can impact the deployment and operation of resource-intensive services like Azure OpenAI.

Transitioning to a Pay-As-You-Go subscription will remove the free credit benefits associated with Azure for Students. Ensure you review the pricing details of the Azure OpenAI Service to understand potential costs.

By understanding these limitations and considering the suggested steps, you can better navigate the deployment of Azure OpenAI models within your subscription constraints.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/quotas-limits?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/how-to/quota?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2183197/azure-openai-with-azure-for-students?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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rgds,

Alex