Copilot benefits for verified students
Students verified by GitHub Education can activate Copilot Student for free. Education approval and activation are separate; benefits can take several days to apply, and eligibility is rechecked.
MembershipsFree Copilot benefits for verified students
Who is eligible
- Pass GitHub Education student verification.
How to claim
- Open the official Education benefits page and apply for student verification if needed.
- After approval, follow the prompts to activate Copilot Student and configure use policies.
Usage & billing conditions
- Education approval does not activate Copilot automatically; the benefit can take several days to apply.
- If only paid options appear, wait and follow official troubleshooting instead of purchasing a plan to claim the benefit.
- Features and usage follow the current Copilot Student plan terms.
Validity
Student eligibility is reevaluated every month; benefits require valid verification and plan access.
Validity follows your signup date or program rules; there is no common claim deadline.