GitHub Copilot: Copilot Student and GitHub Pro free for verified students
Verified students get the Copilot Student plan at no cost, plus GitHub Pro and Codespaces Pro access through the Student Developer Pack.
At a glance
- Type
- Student
- What you get
- Free while studying
- Price
- $0
- Discount code
- No code needed
- Ends
- No end date announced
- Who it is for
- Students
- Last checked
- November 11, 2026
Who can get this deal
- StudentsFor students, and in some cases teachers, who can verify their status.
Conditions
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 November 11, 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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What the official page says
“Available to verified students. Get access to Copilot's features for free.”
About GitHub Copilot
AI pair programmer built into GitHub and your editor
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.
