Who can get ChatGPT for Teachers workspace through OpenAI K-12 program?

Verified U.S. K–12 educators and staff employed by an accredited school or district, verified with a school or district email address. Available in: United States.

What if ChatGPT's K-12 verification fails?

OpenAI's help page says that if you see "Unknown error" when you submit verification documents, try the verification page in another browser, with the same ChatGPT account and sign-in method, and submit again. If it still fails, contact OpenAI support through the chat bubble on its help center.

ChatGPT for Teachers via OpenAI K-12 program

At the end: Unknown

ChatGPT for Teachers workspace free until Jun 30, 2028. The official terms don't say what happens after.

free until Jun 30, 2028 · 601 days left

verified Oct 21, 2026 against help.openai.com · 2 changes logged

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The facts

Who: Verified U.S. K–12 educators and staff employed by an accredited school or district, verified with a school or district email address
Needs: Teachers
Where: United States
Through: OpenAI K-12 program · teacher
Plan: ChatGPT for Teachers workspace
How long: Until Jun 30, 2028.
Card: No card required to claim
Price after: Unknown
Note: Free through June 2028 (OpenAI said June 2027 at launch); a workspace for your school or district, limited to educators in the same district

How to claim

where chatgpt.com/k12-verification → verify with your school or district email → create or join your district workspace

Go to chatgpt.com/k12-verification.
Start verification with your school or district email address.
After verification, create a new workspace for your school or district, or join the existing workspace tied to your district domain.

steps from help.openai.com

At the end

Unknown

The official terms don't say whether it renews as a paid plan. Treat it as if it might, and check before the end date.

OpenAI says that after June 2028 it 'may introduce or adjust pricing' and will give advance notice. No price or renewal mechanism is published.

reminders by email or calendar file are coming soon

Questions

Who can get ChatGPT for Teachers workspace through OpenAI K-12 program?: Verified U.S. K–12 educators and staff employed by an accredited school or district, verified with a school or district email address. Available in: United States.
What if ChatGPT's K-12 verification fails?: OpenAI's help page says that if you see "Unknown error" when you submit verification documents, try the verification page in another browser, with the same ChatGPT account and sign-in method, and submit again. If it still fails, contact OpenAI support through the chat bubble on its help center.
How long does it last?: Until Jun 30, 2028.
Will I be charged when it ends?: The official terms don't say what happens when it ends. OpenAI says that after June 2028 it 'may introduce or adjust pricing' and will give advance notice. No price or renewal mechanism is published.
Do I need a card to claim it?: No card required to claim.
How do I claim it?: chatgpt.com/k12-verification → verify with your school or district email → create or join your district workspace. Step-by-step instructions are on this page.

Sources

confirmed from an official source on Oct 21, 2026 · record updated Oct 21, 2026