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Google Cloud for Students - Free Learning Credits & Cloud Resources

Students get 200 free Google Skills credits for hands-on cloud labs, plus access to GCP credits through faculty-led programs for coursework and projects.

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Duration
12 Months
Verification
.edu Email via Faculty
Value
200 Google Skills credits + up to $50 GCP credits via faculty programs
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How to Get It

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Visit cloud.google.com/edu/students to access the student learning program
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Sign in with your Google account and click the call-to-action to join Google Skills
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Confirm your email to receive your 200 free Google Skills credits for labs and training
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For GCP billing credits: Ask your instructor to apply for Teaching & Learning credits at edu.google.com/programs/credits/teaching
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Once your faculty receives credits, they'll email you a verification URL
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Click the URL and confirm your school or college email address to verify your student status
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Receive your coupon code via email after verification
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Sign into the Google Cloud console and redeem your coupon code under 'Coupon code', then accept the terms
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What's Included

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200 Google Skills Credits
Free credits for hands-on labs, courses, and skill badges on the Google Skills platform. Credits expire one year after issuance.
No-Cost Hands-On Labs
Access to practical labs where you can build real-world Google Cloud skills using actual cloud infrastructure.
Skill Badges & Certifications
Earn shareable digital credentials and skill badges that you can display on LinkedIn and work toward Google Cloud Certificates.
Google Skills Arcade
Gamified learning challenges with badges, prizes, and swag rewards to make learning cloud skills more engaging.
GCP Credits via Faculty Programs
Up to $50 in Google Cloud Platform credits for coursework when your instructor applies for the Teaching & Learning credits program.
Access to Most GCP Products
Faculty-distributed credits can be used on most Google Cloud Platform and Maps Platform products for educational purposes.
Curated Learning Paths
Follow structured learning paths designed to build your cloud expertise from beginner to advanced levels.
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Common Questions

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Can I apply for GCP credits directly as a student?
No, GCP billing credits are distributed through faculty. You'll need to encourage your instructor to apply for the Teaching & Learning credits program. However, you can directly access 200 Google Skills credits for training and labs without faculty involvement.
What's the difference between Google Skills credits and GCP credits?
Google Skills credits are for training, labs, and earning skill badges on the learning platform. GCP credits are actual billing credits you can use on Google Cloud Platform services for your coursework and projects.
How long do the credits last?
Google Skills credits expire 1 year after issuance. Faculty-distributed GCP credits can be redeemed within 16 weeks and used for 12 months after your course start date.
Can I use GCP credits for personal or commercial projects?
No, GCP credits must be used in your capacity as a student for learning purposes. They cannot be used for commercial or personal use.
Are for-profit institutions eligible?
No, the program does not support for-profit institutions. Students must be enrolled at non-profit, regionally-accredited programs in the US or degree-granting institutions in eligible countries.
What can I build with the credits?
You can use GCP credits for most Google Cloud Platform products including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and Maps Platform products. There are quotas on projects, CPUs, and GPUs.
Is there a new user trial I can also use?
Yes, all new Google Cloud users (including students) get $300 in free credits for 90 days plus access to the always-free tier on 20+ products. This is separate from the education credits.
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Eligibility

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Who can get this discount?
Students enrolled at non-profit, regionally-accredited institutions in the US, or degree-granting higher education institutions in eligible countries outside the US. For-profit institutions are not supported. Faculty-distributed GCP credits require enrollment in a course where the instructor has applied for and received credits.
How long does it last?
Google Skills credits expire 1 year after issuance. Faculty-distributed GCP credits can be redeemed within 16 weeks and used for 12 months after the course start date. New credits may be available through subsequent courses.
Available worldwide?
Available to students in the United States at regionally-accredited programs. Outside the US, available at higher learning institutions and universities that award degrees in eligible countries. Specific country list not publicly detailed.