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 18 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+
How hard to getLowJust verify your student status
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- US
- Status verification on the Gemini site
GitHub Copilot StudentGitHub · Subscription
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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- Status verification in GitHub Education