GitHub Student Developer Pack: What You Get and How to Apply
Yes, and it is free. Students aged 13 or older in a degree- or diploma-granting program (high school, college, university or homeschool) get GitHub Pro, GitHub Copilot Student and dozens of partner offers, including Azure credit, a JetBrains license and free Codespaces.
At a Glance
- Who qualifies
- Students 13+ enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting program, including high school and homeschool
- How long it lasts
- GitHub Pro while you are a student; each partner offer has its own length (6 months, 1 year, 2 years…)
- Renewal
- Each partner sets its own terms; keep your GitHub Education status active
- Verified by
- GitHub Education (its own check, with an academic email or documents)
The most useful offers in the pack
| Partner | What students get |
|---|---|
| GitHub | GitHub Pro, free while you are a student |
| GitHub Copilot Student | Unlimited code completions, AI credits, limited chat and agent use |
| GitHub Codespaces | Pro-level access |
| Microsoft Azure | 25+ services and $100 credit (18+; a separate offer for 13–17) |
| JetBrains | A free yearly subscription to its IDEs |
| Heroku | $13 monthly credit for 24 months |
| MongoDB Atlas | $50 credit |
| Datadog | Pro account free for 2 years |
| 1Password | Free for a year |
| DataCamp | 3 months free |
| Educative | 6 months free, then 30% off |
| Notion | Education plan with extra AI responses |
| Stripe | $25 in fee credits |
| Namecheap, Name.com | Domain and SSL offers |
From the GitHub Education pack page at our last check. Partners change offers often.
Copilot sign-ups in 2026: GitHub paused new sign-ups for Copilot Student, Pro and Pro+ on 20 April 2026 and announced on 17 June 2026 that sign-ups would reopen gradually over the following weeks. If only paid Copilot plans appear after your approval, do not enter payment details; check again later.
How to apply
- Prepare your proofGitHub accepts a photo of your school ID showing a current enrollment date, a class schedule, a transcript or an enrollment letter.
- Add your school emailIf students from your school usually verify with an academic email, GitHub requires it too. Add and verify it in your GitHub email settings first.
- ApplyGo to your GitHub Education benefits settings, click “Start an application”, fill in the form and submit.
- Claim the offersOnce approved, open the GitHub Education portal and activate the partner offers you want, one by one.
Common problems and fixes
Students also ask
Can high school students get the GitHub Student Developer Pack?
Yes. GitHub accepts students aged 13+ in degree- or diploma-granting programs, which includes high school and homeschool.
Is GitHub Copilot free for students?
Yes. Verified students get GitHub Copilot Student, with unlimited code completions and a limited allowance for chat and agents.
How long does the pack last?
GitHub Pro lasts while you are a student. Partner offers each have their own length.
Do I need a .edu email?
Not always, but if your school issues academic emails and others have used them, GitHub expects you to use yours.
Can I get a free domain as a student?
The pack lists domain offers from Namecheap and Name.com. Check the current terms in the portal.
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