The GitHub Student Developer Pack provides students with access to various tools and resources for learning and personal projects. It includes free access to GitHub Pro and other developer tools like cloud services, code editors, design software, and more, often with significant discounts or free credits.
Benefits of the GitHub Student Developer Pack
Some resources in the pack include:
- GitHub Pro: Unlimited private repositories, collaborators, and more.
- Microsoft Azure: Access to various cloud computing resources.
- Namecheap: A free domain name for one year and discounts on additional domains.
- DigitalOcean, Heroku, AWS Educate: Free credits for cloud services.
- DataCamp, Educative: Access to coding and data science courses.
- JetBrains: Professional tools and IDEs.
- Bootstrap Studio, Canva: Tools for design and front-end development.
The specific benefits can change over time, so it’s best to check GitHub’s Student Pack page for the latest offerings.
How to Get the GitHub Student Developer Pack
- Eligibility Requirements
- You must be at least 13 years old.
- Be currently enrolled as a student at a degree- or diploma-granting institution.
- Have a school-issued email address or another form of proof of enrollment.
- Sign Up for a GitHub Account
- If you don’t have a GitHub account, create one at github.com.
- Apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack
- Visit the GitHub Education page.
- Under Get benefits, select Students and click Get Student Benefits.
- Sign in to your GitHub account if prompted.
- Complete the application form with details about your school and proof of enrollment. You can use your school-issued email or upload documents like a student ID or a current transcript.
- Wait for Approval
- It can take a few days for GitHub to review and approve your application.
- Once approved, you’ll have access to the GitHub Student Pack and can start using the tools and benefits.
- Renewal and Expiration
- The pack lasts as long as your student status does. You may need to reapply or verify your enrollment status periodically to keep the benefits active.
