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Google Cloud Vertex AI - Education Credits Program

Students can access Vertex AI for free through Google Cloud education credits provided via faculty-sponsored programs, with credits ranging from $50-$1,000 per course.

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Pay-as-you-go (varies by usage) FREE (via education credits)
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Duration
12 Months
Verification
School Email via Faculty Program
Value
$50-$1,000 in credits
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How to Get It

1
Ask your professor or faculty member to apply for Google Cloud education credits through the official education grants form
2
Wait for your faculty to receive approval and share the student verification URL with your class
3
Click the URL provided by your faculty and verify your identity using your school email address
4
Check your email for a coupon code from Google Cloud
5
Redeem the coupon in your Google Cloud console by clicking 'Redeem now' in the email or manually entering the code
6
Accept the terms and your credits will be added to a course-specific billing account

What's Included

Full Vertex AI Access
Complete access to training, inference, Generative AI models including Gemini, notebooks, and all Vertex AI tools within your credit limits
Generative AI Models
Access to cutting-edge AI models like Gemini 2.5 Pro for building intelligent applications and research projects
Custom Model Training
Train your own machine learning models using Google's infrastructure for image classification, NLP, and more
Free Tier Products
Unlimited access to free tier products without deducting from your education credits
$300 New User Credits
All new Google Cloud users also receive $300 in free trial credits valid for 90 days, applicable to Vertex AI

Common Questions

Can I apply for education credits directly as a student?
No, education credits must be requested by faculty on behalf of their students. You cannot apply individually - ask your professor to apply for credits for your course.
How much credit will I receive?
Credit amounts vary based on what your faculty requests, typically ranging from $50 to $1,000 per course depending on the course requirements and faculty application.
How long do the credits last?
Education credits are valid for one year after you redeem them. Free tier usage doesn't count against your credits.
Can I use credits for any Google Cloud service?
Yes, education credits apply to all Google Cloud services including Vertex AI, not just AI/ML tools.
What happens when my credits run out?
Your faculty can request additional credits if needed. Otherwise, you'll need to switch to pay-as-you-go pricing or use only free tier products.
Is there a separate student discount for Vertex AI?
No, there is no official Vertex AI-specific student discount. The education credits program is the primary way students access Vertex AI for free.

Eligibility

Who can get this discount?
Students enrolled in courses where faculty has applied for and received Google Cloud education credits. Individual student applications are not accepted - credits must be requested by faculty on behalf of their students.
How long does it last?
Credits are valid for one year after redemption. Faculty can request additional credits if needed. Free tier products do not count against credits.
Available worldwide?
Available globally with no country restrictions stated. Pricing displayed in USD with local currency equivalents available.