Promos / Student offer
GitHub Copilot Student
Free Copilot Student plan for verified students.
What you get
The Copilot Student plan at no cost, with an allowance of GitHub AI Credits.
How to get it
Go to github.com/settings/education/benefits, apply and complete verification if you are not yet a verified student, then click Learn more under Free GitHub developer resources for students and teachers and follow the prompts to activate Copilot Student.
What it requires
Verified student status on GitHub Education (apply through GitHub Education if you are not yet verified).
The catch
Models are available through auto model selection only, third-party agents are excluded, and activation can take several days after your verification is approved.
From the official page · checked Oct 26, 2026
Details
Verified students on GitHub Education get Copilot's features for free through the Copilot Student plan. It includes an allowance of GitHub AI Credits, with models available through auto model selection only, and excludes third-party agents. GitHub reevaluates your eligibility every month.