What's the difference between Copilot Free and Copilot Pro for students?
Copilot Free is limited to 2,000 code suggestions and 50 premium requests per month. As a verified student, you get Copilot Pro which includes unlimited code completions and 300 premium requests per month—the same plan that costs $10/month for regular users.
How long does the student verification take?
GitHub Education verification typically takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the documentation you provide and current processing volume.
What documents do I need to verify my student status?
GitHub Education accepts various forms of proof including student ID, enrollment letters, transcripts, or institutional email addresses. The exact requirements are shown during the application process.
What happens when I graduate or am no longer a student?
Your free Copilot Pro access continues as long as you remain a verified student in GitHub Education. When your student status ends, the free benefit will lapse. You would then need to subscribe to continue using Copilot Pro.
Can I use GitHub Copilot for school assignments?
Yes, you can use Copilot for learning and assignments. However, check your school's academic integrity policies regarding AI assistance, as rules vary by institution and course.
Which programming languages does Copilot support?
GitHub Copilot supports most popular programming languages including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, C#, Go, Ruby, and many more. It works best with languages that have extensive public code examples.
Do I get the full Student Developer Pack with this?
Yes! When you verify as a student for Copilot Pro, you're actually joining the GitHub Student Developer Pack, which includes many other free tools and services from GitHub partners.