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Get free access to dozens of premium developer tools, cloud credits, and learning resources while you are a verified student.
How to claim it
- Open the offer. Visit
education.github.com/packand click "Sign up for Student Developer Pack" - Sign in to GitHub. Sign in with your GitHub account or create a new one for free
- Verify your status. Select your school and verify your academic status using your school email, student ID photo, or enrollment documents
- Wait for approval. Wait for approval (usually within a few hours to a few days)
- Activate the tools. Once approved, browse the pack offers and activate the tools you need
Who's eligible
Who can get the GitHub Student Developer Pack - FREE Pro + Tools student discount?
Currently enrolled students aged 13+ in a degree- or diploma-granting program, including homeschool. Includes high school, college, and university students worldwide.
How long does GitHub Student Developer Pack - FREE Pro + Tools student access last?
Access continues while enrolled. Reverify student status annually. Individual partner offers may have their own duration limits.
Is the GitHub Student Developer Pack - FREE Pro + Tools student discount available worldwide?
Available worldwide. Some individual partner offers may have geographic restrictions.
What's included
The GitHub Student Developer Pack is a large collection of free developer tools for students. With dozens of partner offers including GitHub Pro, JetBrains IDEs, cloud hosting credits, free domains, and premium learning platforms, you'll have plenty to learn, build, and ship software like a pro. The exact lineup changes over time as partners join or leave.
- GitHub ProFree GitHub Pro account with unlimited private repositories and advanced code review while you're a student. Note: new GitHub Copilot plan sign-ups are temporarily paused.
- JetBrains IDEsFree annual access to professional IDEs including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and more, the same tools used by professional developers.
- Cloud CreditsFree credits for cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure ($100 for students 18+) and Heroku ($13/month for 24 months) to deploy your projects.
- Free DomainsGet free domains from Namecheap, Name.com, and .tech to launch your personal portfolio or project websites.
- Learning PlatformsFree access to DataCamp (3 months), Frontend Masters (6 months), Educative (6 months), and other premium learning resources.
- Developer ToolsPremium tools like 1Password (1 year), GitKraken, Termius, MongoDB credits, and many more professional tools at no cost.
Fine print & gotchas
- Verification required. GitHub Education reviews your school email, student ID, or enrollment docs; approval can take a few hours to a few days.
- Re-verify your student status annually to keep access to the pack.
- Partner offers have their own limits and change over time. Individual tools carry shorter durations, geographic restrictions, and some offers end (the DigitalOcean credit has ended).
- Benefits lapse at graduation or when your student status expires.
Common questions
How long does the Student Developer Pack last?
The pack is available as long as you're a student. You'll need to reverify your student status annually to maintain access. Individual partner offers may have their own duration limits.
What documents are accepted for verification?
GitHub accepts school-issued email addresses (.edu or institutional domains), student ID cards, enrollment letters, transcripts, or other official enrollment documents.
Can I use these tools for personal projects?
Yes! You can use the tools for coursework, personal projects, hackathons, and learning. Some partners may have specific terms, so check each offer.
What happens when I graduate?
When you graduate or your student status expires, you'll lose access to student benefits. However, many skills and projects you built will stay with you, and some tools offer discounted alumni rates.
Is the GitHub Student Developer Pack available worldwide?
Yes, the pack is available to students in most countries. Some individual partner offers may have geographic restrictions.
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