Who it is for
- Studying at an eligible university in the US or Canada.
- Living in the US or Canada when claiming the offer.
- Student status verification. One offer per student.
Check my eligibility
How to get it
- Open the official offer page.
- Sign in to ChatGPT and verify your student status.
- Check the credit on the Usage page.
- Use the credits before they expire.
Limitations
The credits work in Codex and do not top up the OpenAI API.
- Application deadline
- Not stated by the source
- Activation window
- Check when granted
- Spending period
- 12 months after grant
- Later billing
- Terms for later use are shown in ChatGPT.
- Combining with other grants
- One offer per student.
Source and changes
Terms copied from the collection of 26 September 2026. Check the current version before applying.
The official page was checked automatically 8 hours ago, no changes found.
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- Apply on the OpenAI developer site
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For researchers of AI safety and impact
How hard to getHighAn application with a project, decisions once a quarter
- Researchers
- Apply on the OpenAI program site
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For US college students aged 18+
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FreeWhile your status is verified
For verified students, teachers and maintainers
How hard to getLowJust verify your status in GitHub Education
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