OpenAI Codex: $100 in Codex credits for US and Canadian university students
The offer
$100 credit
Discount code
No code needed
Current students at degree-granting universities in the US or Canada who live in the US or Canada when claiming, verified through SheerID with a university email. Needs a ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus or Pro account. One credit offer per student; not transferable. These are ChatGPT credits for Codex, not API credits, and they expire 12 months after the grant date.
Step by step
Screenshot taken on October 27, 2026. Red boxes show where to click.
Log in to save your progress.
Open the Codex student page
Go to the Codex for university students page and click "Claim now".
Sign in to ChatGPT
Log in with your ChatGPT account, or create a free one first. A personal account is fine.
Verify with SheerID
Complete student verification through SheerID using your university email.
Check your credits
The 2,500 credits are added automatically to your personal workspace. You can see the balance on the usage page.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these OpenAI API credits?
No. They are ChatGPT credits that extend Codex usage beyond your plan's limits. Codex cloud features require signing in with ChatGPT, not an API key.
Do I need a paid ChatGPT plan?
No. A ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus or Pro plan all work.
Source: chatgpt.com/codex/students