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GitHub Copilot Pro via GitHub Education

At the end: Reverts to free

Copilot Pro free while you stay eligible, then your account returns to the free plan with no charge.

verified Oct 12, 2026 against docs.github.com

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The facts

Who
Verified teachers, re-checked monthly
Needs
Teachers
Where
Worldwide
Through
GitHub Education · teacher
Plan
Copilot Pro
How long
As long as you stay eligible.
Card
No card required to claim
Price after
Unknown

How to claim

where GitHub Education → verify

  1. Go to github.com/settings/education/benefits and, under "GitHub Education", click Start an application. You need a verifiable school-issued email and documents proving your school affiliation.
  2. Fill out the form and click Submit application, then wait for approval.
  3. After approval, click your profile picture (top right of any GitHub page), then click Copilot settings.
  4. If you qualify, you will see a page titled "GitHub Copilot Pro"; click Get access to GitHub Copilot.
  5. Set your Copilot use policies and click Save and complete.

steps from docs.github.com

At the end

Reverts to free

When it ends, your account goes back to the free plan. Nothing is charged.

The free claim has no payment step and free-access plans cannot be cancelled because nothing is billed. GitHub's docs do not say what happens when teacher eligibility lapses at the monthly re-check.

reminders by email or calendar file are coming soon

Questions

Who can get Copilot Pro through GitHub Education?
Verified teachers, re-checked monthly. Available in: Worldwide.
How long does it last?
As long as you stay eligible.
Will I be charged when it ends?
No. When it ends, your account returns to the free plan and nothing is charged. The free claim has no payment step and free-access plans cannot be cancelled because nothing is billed. GitHub's docs do not say what happens when teacher eligibility lapses at the monthly re-check.
Do I need a card to claim it?
No card required to claim.
How do I claim it?
GitHub Education → verify. Step-by-step instructions are on this page.

Sources

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confirmed from an official source on Oct 12, 2026 · record updated Oct 12, 2026