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Exclusive student discounts and free access to premium AI tools. Verified student status required for all offers.

Important Information

  • • All offers require student verification through services like SheerID or similar platforms
  • • Deals and expiration dates are subject to change by the providers
  • • Most subscriptions auto-renew at regular price after promotional period unless canceled
  • • Eligibility requirements vary by provider and region
  • • Always verify current pricing and terms on the official provider website

Perplexity Pro

AI-powered search engine and research assistant that provides accurate, cited answers with real-time information. Perfect for research, fact-checking, and deep dives into complex topics.

Student Price

Free for 12 months

Regular: $20/month

Deal Expiration

Ongoing

Eligibility

U.S. college students with valid .edu email

Verification required

Key Features

  • Unlimited Pro searches
  • Access to advanced AI models (GPT-4, Claude)
  • File upload and analysis

+2 more features

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Cursor Pro

AI-powered code editor built for pair programming with AI. Features intelligent code completion, natural language editing, and seamless integration with your development workflow.

Student Price

Free for 12 months

Regular: $20/month

Deal Expiration

Ongoing

Eligibility

University students worldwide with valid student ID

Verification required

Key Features

  • Unlimited AI completions
  • GPT-4 access
  • Natural language code editing

+2 more features

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NotebookLM Plus

Google's AI-powered research and note-taking tool that helps you understand complex documents, generate insights, and create study materials from your sources.

Student Price

Free for 15 months (via Google One AI Premium)

Regular: $19.99/month

Deal Expiration

August 31, 2026 (for current beneficiaries)

Eligibility

U.S. college students aged 18+

Verification required

Key Features

  • Unlimited notebooks and sources
  • Advanced AI summaries
  • Audio overviews

+2 more features

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Microsoft Copilot

AI assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Helps with writing, data analysis, presentations, and productivity tasks.

Student Price

Free for 12 months, then $4.99/month

Regular: $9.99/month

Deal Expiration

Ongoing

Eligibility

U.S. college students with valid .edu email

Verification required

Key Features

  • AI assistance in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Email drafting in Outlook
  • Meeting summaries in Teams

+2 more features

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Google AI Pro (Gemini for Students)

Google's most powerful AI plan featuring Gemini Pro. Includes Deep Research, Gemini Live, enhanced NotebookLM, and full Google Workspace AI integration.

Student Price

Free for 1 year

Regular: $19.99/month

Deal Expiration

Sign up by April 30, 2026

Eligibility

College students 18+ at eligible higher education institutions (verified via SheerID)

Verification required

Key Features

  • Access to Gemini Pro
  • Deep Research for comprehensive reports with citations
  • Gemini Live for real-time voice conversations

+6 more features

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GitHub Student Developer Pack

Free access to 100+ developer tools including GitHub Copilot, JetBrains IDEs, Azure credits, domain names, and cloud hosting. The most comprehensive student developer toolkit available.

Student Price

Free

Regular: $200+/year combined value

Deal Expiration

While enrolled

Eligibility

Students 13+ at accredited educational institutions worldwide

Verification required

Key Features

  • GitHub Copilot (AI pair programmer)
  • JetBrains IDE suite (PyCharm, IntelliJ, etc.)
  • $200 Azure credits

+4 more features

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JetBrains Educational License

Full suite of JetBrains professional IDEs including PyCharm, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, WebStorm, CLion, and more. Industry-standard development tools used by millions of professionals.

Student Price

Free

Regular: $150-$650/year

Deal Expiration

Renewable annually while enrolled

Eligibility

Students and teachers at accredited institutions worldwide

Verification required

Key Features

  • PyCharm Professional (Python development)
  • IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate (Java/Kotlin development)
  • WebStorm (JavaScript/TypeScript development)

+4 more features

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AWS Educate

Free cloud computing training and hands-on labs with Amazon Web Services. Learn cloud fundamentals, security, machine learning, and more with real AWS infrastructure experience.

Student Price

Free

Regular: Pay-as-you-go

Deal Expiration

Ongoing

Eligibility

Students 14+ worldwide (no .edu required)

Key Features

  • Cloud computing courses and modules
  • Hands-on labs with real AWS services
  • Career pathways in cloud and security

+3 more features

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Azure for Students

$100 Azure credit plus free access to 25+ Azure services without requiring a credit card. Build, deploy, and learn with Microsoft's enterprise cloud platform.

Student Price

Free ($100 credit)

Regular: Pay-as-you-go

Deal Expiration

Renewable annually while enrolled

Eligibility

Verified students 18+ at accredited institutions

Verification required

Key Features

  • $100 Azure credit
  • 25+ free Azure services
  • AI and Machine Learning tools

+4 more features

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Google Cloud for Students

Free credits and training for Google Cloud Platform. Access industry-leading cloud infrastructure, AI/ML services, and cybersecurity tools used by enterprises worldwide.

Student Price

Free credits available

Regular: Pay-as-you-go

Deal Expiration

Ongoing

Eligibility

Students at participating institutions

Verification required

Key Features

  • Google Cloud credits
  • Qwiklabs hands-on training
  • Cloud certifications prep

+3 more features

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Figma for Education

Free access to Figma's full professional design and prototyping platform. Essential for UX/UI design, collaboration, and creating professional design portfolios.

Student Price

Free

Regular: $15/month

Deal Expiration

While enrolled (renewable)

Eligibility

Students and educators at accredited institutions

Verification required

Key Features

  • Unlimited Figma files
  • Unlimited collaborators
  • FigJam whiteboard access

+3 more features

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Notion for Education

Free Notion Plus plan for students. All-in-one workspace for notes, projects, wikis, and collaboration. Perfect for organizing coursework and building a second brain.

Student Price

Free (Plus plan)

Regular: $10/month

Deal Expiration

While enrolled

Eligibility

Students and educators with .edu email

Verification required

Key Features

  • Unlimited blocks and pages
  • Unlimited file uploads
  • 30-day page history

+3 more features

Get Student Access

Information Sources

• Perplexity: SheerID Student Offer

• Cursor: Cursor Student Program

• NotebookLM: Google One AI Premium for Students

• ChatGPT: OpenAI Student Discounts

• Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft 365 Student Blog

• Google Gemini: Gemini for Students

Last updated: December 2025. Please verify current offers on official provider websites.

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