HOW TO GET GITHUB COPILOT PRO - GITHUB EDU (6 STEP )

Hey everyone! Today, I’m going to show you exactly how to apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack, one of the best free resource bundles available to students learning programming and software development.

I’ve been using this pack for several years, and the benefit I use the most is GitHub Copilot Pro for free. The pack also includes many other useful tools for coding, cloud hosting, domain names, project management, and online learning.

However, GitHub has updated its application process over time. If your address is incomplete, your email hasn’t been verified, or your student ID photo isn’t clear, your application may be rejected.

Basically, the process looks like this:

UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT — VERIFY YOUR EMAIL — SELECT YOUR SCHOOL — SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS — WAIT FOR APPROVAL
It may sound like a lot of work, but if you prepare everything correctly, the entire application should only take around 10–15 minutes.
Let’s get started…


STEP 1: UPDATE YOUR GITHUB ACCOUNT INFORMATION
Before opening the application form, you should check the information associated with your GitHub account.
First, sign in to GitHub, click your profile picture in the top-right corner, and select Settings. Next, look for Billing and plans or the section containing your billing and payment information.
Complete all the required fields, including:

First and last name;

Current address;

City or province;

Postal or ZIP code;

Country.
Your name should match the name shown on your student ID or enrollment document. You should also enter a real and accurate address that you can explain if GitHub requests additional verification.

STEP 2: OPEN THE STUDENT DEVELOPER PACK APPLICATION
After updating your account, find the Education benefits section in your GitHub settings. You should see a Get student benefits button.
GitHub will give you two options:

Student: For students currently attending an educational institution;

Teacher: For teachers, lecturers, and other educators.
If you’re currently studying, select Student and enter the name of your school, college, or university.
If your school doesn’t appear immediately, try searching for both its official English name and its full local name. Make sure you select the correct campus or institution from the list.
GitHub’s interface may change occasionally, but the basic process remains the same: select your role and identify your educational institution.


STEP 3: ADD AND VERIFY YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL
This is where many applicants get stuck.
If your school provides official student email addresses, GitHub may require you to use one. It will normally have your school’s domain, such as
@student.schoolname.edu or something similar.
Go back to Settings, select Emails, enter your school email address, and click Add email address. GitHub will send a verification message to that address.
Open the email and click the verification link. Once it has been verified, return to the Student Developer Pack application and select your newly added school email.
You don’t need to remove your personal email address. GitHub allows you to keep both your personal and school email addresses connected to the same account.
If your school doesn’t provide student email accounts, don’t worry. GitHub may allow you to apply with a personal email, but your enrollment documents will need to clearly prove that you’re currently a student.

STEP 4: SHARE YOUR LOCATION WITH GITHUB

GitHub may request permission to access your location as part of the school verification process.

If you’re currently on campus, enable location services on your computer or phone, allow your browser to access your location, and click Grant location access.

If you’re studying remotely, completing an internship, or currently away from campus, don’t use a VPN or browser extension to fake your location. A mismatch between your browser location and IP address could cause your application to be flagged or rejected.

The safest option is to provide an honest explanation. For example, you can state that you’re completing an internship away from campus, studying remotely, or applying during a school holiday.

If GitHub still detects your location incorrectly, try again with a stable internet connection, review your browser’s location permissions, or contact GitHub Education Support.

STEP 5: UPLOAD YOUR STUDENT ID OR ENROLLMENT DOCUMENT

GitHub will now ask you to provide proof that you’re currently a student.

If you have a valid student ID, select School ID. This is usually the easiest and fastest document to prepare.

Your photo should clearly show:

 

Your full name;

 

Your school’s name or logo;

 

Your student identification number;

 

The current academic year or the ID’s expiration date.

If your student ID doesn’t include a date, you can use a recent enrollment letter, transcript, class schedule, or another official document issued by your school.

Take the photo in a well-lit area. Make sure it isn’t blurry, cropped, covered, or affected by glare. Don’t digitally modify the document or change any of its information.

The clearer your document is, the easier it will be for GitHub to review your application.

STEP 6: REVIEW AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Before submitting the application, check everything one more time:

 

Does your account name match your document?

 

Has your school email been verified?

 

Did you select the correct school?

 

Is your student ID clear and still valid?

 

Is your additional explanation accurate?

If everything looks correct, click Submit application.

The review time can vary. Some applicants may receive a response quickly, while others may need to wait several days or longer. GitHub will send the result to an email address connected to your account.

If your application is rejected, carefully read the reason provided by GitHub. Correct the inaccurate information or upload a better document before applying again. Avoid submitting the same application repeatedly without fixing the reported issue.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER GETTING APPROVED?

Once your application has been approved, visit the GitHub Education page to view and activate your benefits.

One of the most valuable benefits is GitHub Copilot Pro, especially if you’re learning programming, developing websites, or building personal projects.

Copilot can suggest code, explain unfamiliar functions, help identify errors, and speed up your development workflow. However, you should still review and test all generated code rather than using every suggestion without checking it.

Other offers in the Student Developer Pack may require separate activation. The available tools, eligibility conditions, and benefit periods can also change, so read the instructions for each offer carefully.

To summarize, there are three things you need for a successful application: accurate information, a verified email address, and clear enrollment documents.

Don’t try to bypass GitHub’s verification checks. Fixing a flagged or rejected application will often take much longer than completing the process correctly from the beginning.