Join GitHub Education
Tags: github, git, student, education
Published: 2024-06-09 07:28:08

## Table of Contents
* [Introduction to _GitHub Education_](#introduction)
* [Qualification](#qualification)
* [Before you begin](#before)
* [Drop a Application](#application)
* [Advantages of GitHub Education](#advantage)

## Introduction to GitHub Education<a name="introduction"></a>
**_GitHub Education_** is the concept of _"Empowering the next generation of developers"_. It bridges the gap between coding education and a tech career, and is accessible to everyone globally at no cost.

**_GitHub Education_** is a commitment to bringing tech and open source collaboration to students and educators across the globe.

## Qualification<a name="qualification"></a>

### To qualify for student benefits, you must:
- Have a [GitHub](https://github.com/) account.
- Be at least 13 years old.
- Be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma granting course of study from a recognized educational institution.
- Be able to provide documentation from your school which demonstrates your current student status.

## Before you begin<a name="before"></a>

- Complete your GitHub account [billing information](https://github.com/settings/billing/payment_information) with your full legal name as it appears on your academic affiliation documentation. (You do not have to add a payment method.)
![Billing Information](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/r8haaf9fzmc7bt89m8k3.png)
- [Verify](https://github.com/settings/emails) your academic email address on your GitHub account, if your school provides one.
![Verify email](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/i4dbyhmisayk7paus4af.png)
- Secure your GitHub account with [two-factor authentication](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/securing-your-account-with-two-factor-authentication-2fa). (It is recommended to use the [GitHub Mobile](https://github.com/mobile) app.)
- [Personalize](https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-profile/customizing-your-profile/personalizing-your-profile) your public GitHub Profile with your photo, your name, your pronouns, and more.


## Drop a Application<a name="application"></a>

- Navigate to the [GitHub Education](https://github.com/edu/students) page for students in GitHub Portal.
- Click on [Join GitHub Education](https://education.github.com/discount_requests/application) button.
![Join GitHub Education](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/q1g5vmuqnf65yxp6lepp.png)
- Make sure that Student is Selected
![Student](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/y9hmb767olhtm3fsgzso.png)
- Scroll down to Application tab.
   - Click on _Select this School_ Button
   - Click on _Continue_ Button
![Application tab](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ahvg846w20dlr3w6oj7n.png)
- Scroll down to Please upload proof of academic status tab and upload your marks memo (for faster verification).
![Proof of academic status](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/2clkqflkigndi3k27m36.png)
- Click on _Process my application_
**_Wait 24 hours for verifvation._**

## Advantages of GitHub Education<a name="advantage"></a>
- Free GutHub Pro Account.
- Code in the cloud with GitHub Codespaces.
- Learn faster and code better with GitHub Copilot.
- Start using professional developer tools.
- Become a leader in tech with GitHub Campus Experts.
- Work on real-world projects with Community Exchange.