Is Github Pro free for students?

[AndreaGrandieri]

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Hi, I'm a student who has been granted access to Github Education. In fact, in my account I can see I have "GitHub Pro". Looking at https://github.com/features/copilot it seems to me that I should have access to GitHub Copilot Pro for free too (look at attached photos), but when I look in https://github.com/settings/copilot it says I just have the free version.
Why is this happening? Something changed? I remember from the last year that I indeed had access to Copilot Pro through GitHub Education.

Thanks in advance :)

[Marantral]

Yes, eligible students can get GitHub Pro for free through the GitHub Student Developer Pack.

Detai;s:
GitHub Student Developer Pack: GitHub offers a collection of developer tools and resources to students, including free access to GitHub Pro while they remain a student.
Eligibility: You need to be a student currently enrolled in a degree or diploma-granting course of study at a recognized educational institution and have a verifiable school-issued email address or other proof of student status.
Application: You can apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack through GitHub Education.

Benefits:
Access to GitHub Pro Features: This includes features like advanced tools and insights for private repositories, more Actions minutes, and increased storage for Packages and Codespaces.
Additional Partner Offers: The pack includes numerous other free offers and resources from various partners, such as cloud services, development tools, and learning platforms.

I hope that helps

[AndreaGrandieri]

Thanks

[davevad93]

Hi @AndreaGrandieri,

Once approved, you can claim your Copilot PRO offer on this signup link.

To redeem others benefits, go to the pack offers page, scroll down to the "All offers" section and select any offer that suits you.

In case you encounter a problem claiming any offer, I recommend you raise a ticket here, select "I am a verified student having trouble redeeming my Global Campus offers" and explain your issue.

[brun0duarte]

Thank you! I was facing the same problem!

[thenameisshuvo]

Thank you! I was facing the same problem!

[mariansam]

Thanks, was facing a similar problem, the first link worked! ❤️

[enushk]

Thanks! This also solved my issues :)

[Tru0ngStar]

Starting from April 20, 2026, GitHub officially suspended new sign-ups for the Copilot Student (Git Edu) and Individual Pro plans.For existing accounts:The package is not deleted, but usage is now strictly rate-limited.High-end AI models (like Claude Opus) have been removed from the standard Student/Pro tier.A new credit-based system has been introduced, significantly reducing the actual amount of free usage available compared to before. :(