The GitHub Student Developer Pack is free for students aged 13+ enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting course of study. You verify with a school-issued email address and/or official, dated proof of enrollment. Once approved, you get free access to dozens of developer tools and credits from GitHub and its partners — a large bundle at no cost.
About this offer
The GitHub Student Developer Pack bundles free access to dozens of developer tools, cloud credits and services for as long as you're a student. If you're 13 or older and enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting program, you qualify — verify with your school email or dated proof of enrollment and you're good to go.
Below is how the offer typically works and how to claim it. Exact eligibility and amounts are set by GitHub Student Pack and can change, so always confirm the current terms on their official page before applying.
What you get
Free access and credits across dozens of partner developer tools and cloud services — one of the largest student bundles available.
Open to students aged 13 and over enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting course of study.
Verify with a school-issued email address and/or official, dated proof of enrollment.
Verified students get GitHub's developer tooling — including free GitHub Copilot access while eligible.
How to claim GitHub Student Pack
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 GitHub Student Pack page.
Use the “Claim this deal” button below to go straight to GitHub Student Pack’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 Free developer tools for students is applied to your account — credits, a discount or free months, depending on the offer.
Frequently asked questions
Students aged 13 or older who are enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting course of study. You verify your student status with a school-issued email address and/or official, dated proof of enrollment.
Yes — the pack itself is free, and it unlocks free access and credits across dozens of partner developer tools and services for as long as you remain an eligible student.
Apply through GitHub Education and verify your enrollment with a school-issued email address and/or dated proof of enrollment. GitHub's docs list exactly which documents are accepted and how the application process works.
Free access and credits across dozens of developer tools — cloud hosting, domains, learning resources and more from GitHub's partners — plus GitHub's own tooling including Copilot while you're eligible.
