Issue with Activating Free Access to GitHub Copilot Pro

[nesssim]

Hi everyone,

Dear GitHub Support Team,

My name is nessim, and I am currently enrolled as a student. I have been approved for the GitHub Student Developer Pack, and I am writing to request assistance with activating my free access to GitHub Copilot Pro.

Despite my approval for the Student Developer Pack, I am still being prompted to pay when I try to select the Copilot Pro plan. Below are some details to help you understand my situation:

GitHub Username: nesssim
Date of Student Pack Approval: Feb 15
Issue Description: When I attempt to activate GitHub Copilot Pro, I am prompted to pay instead of receiving the free access provided by the Student Developer Pack.
I have already verified my student status and ensured that my GitHub account is associated with the Student Developer Pack. I have also checked my email for any confirmation messages but did not find any related to Copilot Pro activation.

Could you please assist me in activating my free access to GitHub Copilot Pro? If any additional information is required from my side, please let me know.

Thank you for your assistance.

Best regards,

Nesssim

[davevad93]

Hi @nesssim,

When the benefits become available, the status label will turn purple and change to:

• Congrats! Your request for @nesssim was approved and your benefits are now available.

The waiting time may vary depending on different factors, such as the volume of requests; it usually takes a few days, but sometimes it can take a little longer, even a couple of weeks.

For further reference you can look at these discussions:
#132790 , #131665 , #132470 , #133531, #134279, #135849, #136887, #138721, #139268, #140287, #145640, #145995

And also the Student Developer Pack Application FAQs :

• How long after I submit my application will it be approved?
• How long after I’ve been approved will I receive my academic benefits?
• Copilot Pro for Teachers & Students

How to enable Copilot Pro for GitHub Education verified students/teachers?
Once you have been successfully approved as a verified student or educator, your academic benefits will become available within a few days. You will receive an email when your academic benefits are ready to be redeemed.

Once the benefits are applied, Copilot Pro can be claimed via the benefits page or this signup link.

[nesssim]

i just got it ^^ , thnx for the help <3 .

[davevad93]

You're welcome @nesssim 👍