Student application approved but still “Awaiting Benefits”

[thantthuaung]

🏷️ Discussion Type

Question

💬 Feature/Topic Area

Benefit Activation/Waiting

Hi everyone,

Hi GitHub Education team,

My student application was approved on 28 September 2026, but my account still shows “Awaiting Benefits.” It has been around three days, and I haven’t received access to the Student Developer Pack or Copilot yet.

Could you please check whether there is a delay or if I need to take any further steps? I’ve attached a screenshot of my current status.

Thank you!

[aimanfazal]

Answer

Your application has already been approved. The screenshot says that your benefits will become available after 72 hours (3 days) from approval.

Since your approval date was September 28, 2026, the 72-hour period should finish around October 1, 2026.

What to do

• You don't need to submit another application.
• Wait until the 72-hour period has fully passed.
• Then refresh your GitHub Education benefits page and check whether the status has changed.
• If it still says “Awaiting Benefits” after 72 hours, contact GitHub Education Support with your application details and screenshot.

The message in your screenshot specifically says that once the benefits become available, the page will update and you'll be able to access the Student Developer Pack offers and redeem Copilot.

If this answer was helpful, please mark it as answered.

[thantthuaung]

Thank you for your information.

[harshguleria-dev]

Your application is already approved, so there is no need to apply again.

Since you were approved on September 28, 2026, the 72-hour waiting period should finish around October 1, 2026.

What to do
Wait until the 72 hours are complete.
Refresh your GitHub Education page.
Check if “Awaiting Benefits” has changed.
If it still shows the same status after 72 hours, contact GitHub Education Support and attach your screenshot.

You should get access to the Student Developer Pack and Copilot once the benefits are activated.