GitHub Copilot: Copilot Student and GitHub Pro free for verified students
Regular → deal price
$0
Discount code
No code needed
You must be approved for GitHub Education as a student (school ID with current date, transcript, class schedule or enrollment letter). Copilot Student includes unlimited code completions and a monthly allowance of GitHub AI Credits; model choice is limited to auto selection. GitHub re-checks eligibility every month. No card required.
Step by step
Screenshot taken on October 27, 2026. Red boxes show where to click.
Log in to save your progress.
Open Education benefits
Sign in to GitHub and open your Education benefits settings.
Apply as a student
Click Start an application, fill in your school and upload proof such as a dated student ID or enrollment letter, then submit.
Wait for approval
Once approved, your benefits appear in the GitHub Education portal.
Activate Copilot
Open your Copilot settings from the profile menu, choose to get access and pick your Copilot policies.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as Copilot Pro?
No. Students now get the Copilot Student plan. Free Copilot Pro is listed for verified teachers and open-source maintainers.
Source: docs.github.com/en/copilot/concepts/billing/individual-plans