Claude for Education gives eligible students and academic institutions up to $1,400 in free Claude credits. Students can also apply to become a Claude Campus Ambassador or join the Student Builder program, and institutions can partner with Anthropic's Education team for wider access. Amounts and eligibility are set by Anthropic — confirm current terms when you apply.
About this offer
Anthropic partners with students and academic institutions through Claude for Education. Eligible applicants can receive up to $1,400 in free credits to build with Claude, and there are dedicated programs for students who want to go further — from campus ambassadors to student builders. Reach out to Anthropic's Education team to confirm eligibility and get set up.
Below is how the offer typically works and how to claim it. Exact eligibility and amounts are set by Claude for Education and can change, so always confirm the current terms on their official page before applying.
What you get
Free Claude credits to build, research and learn with — the core of the Claude for Education offer for eligible applicants.
Students can apply to represent Claude on campus, run events and get early access — apply via the campus ambassador program.
Sign up as a Student Builder to build projects with Claude and join a community of student developers.
Academic institutions can work with Anthropic's Education team for wider, campus-scale access to Claude.
How to claim Claude for Education
Most startup programs are for early-stage companies — typically newly incorporated, below a funding or revenue threshold, and not previously enrolled in this offer. Confirm the current criteria on the Claude for Education page.
Use the “Claim this deal” button below to go straight to Claude for Education’s startup application. Some programs approve instantly; others ask a few questions about your company.
You may be asked to verify details like your website, incorporation or a partner referral (for example via an accelerator, VC or platform like Choose My Stack).
Once approved, the $1,400 in free credits is applied to your account — credits, a discount or free months, depending on the offer.
Frequently asked questions
Eligible students and institutions can get up to $1,400 in free Claude credits. The exact amount and eligibility are set by Anthropic and can change, so confirm the current terms when you contact the Education team or apply.
Contact Anthropic's Education team through the Claude for Education page. Students can also apply to become a Claude Campus Ambassador or sign up for the Student Builder program to build with Claude and access a community of student developers.
It's a program for students who want to represent Claude on their campus — running events, sharing what they build, and getting early access. You apply separately through Anthropic's campus ambassador page.
The offer is aimed at students, educators and academic institutions. Eligibility criteria are set by Anthropic — the fastest way to confirm whether you qualify is to contact the Education team via the Claude for Education page.
