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GitHub Copilot (Student plan) via GitHub Education

At the end: Unknown

Copilot student plan free while you stay eligible. The official terms don't say what happens after.

verified Oct 12, 2026 against docs.github.com · 1 change logged

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The facts

Who
GitHub Education verified students, 13+
Needs
Students
Where
Worldwide
Through
GitHub Education · student
Plan
Copilot student plan
How long
As long as you stay eligible.
Card
No card required to claim
Price after
Unknown
Note
Unlimited code completions and 200 GitHub AI Credits a month (since Jun 1 2026); models through auto model selection only (since Jun 24 2026)

How to claim

where education.github.com → verify → Copilot

  1. Sign in to your personal GitHub account and go to github.com/settings/education/benefits.
  2. If you are not yet a verified student, click Start an application and complete GitHub Education verification (13+, enrolled in a degree or diploma course).
  3. Once verified, under "Free GitHub developer resources for students and teachers", click Learn more.
  4. Follow the prompts to activate Copilot Student and set your Copilot use policies.
  5. The benefit can take several days to apply after verification. If you only see paid options, do not buy anything; check Copilot settings (github.com/settings/copilot) again later.

steps from docs.github.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.

No payment method is collected when you activate Copilot Student (the steps have no billing step, and GitHub warns not to buy if only paid options show). GitHub's docs don't say what happens when your verification lapses.

reminders by email or calendar file are coming soon

Questions

Who can get Copilot student plan through GitHub Education?
GitHub Education verified students, 13+. Available in: Worldwide.
How long does it last?
As long as you stay eligible.
Will I be charged when it ends?
The official terms don't say what happens when it ends. No payment method is collected when you activate Copilot Student (the steps have no billing step, and GitHub warns not to buy if only paid options show). GitHub's docs don't say what happens when your verification lapses.
Do I need a card to claim it?
No card required to claim.
How do I claim GitHub Copilot Student?
education.github.com → verify → Copilot. 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 19, 2026