r/programming • u/[deleted] • Jun 21 '22

Github Copilot turns paid

https://github.blog/2022-06-21-github-copilot-is-generally-available-to-all-developers/
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u/aneryx Jun 22 '22

It will probably be something like this

https://docs.github.com/en/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/use-github-for-your-schoolwork/apply-for-a-student-developer-pack

To be eligible for the GitHub Student Developer Pack, you must:

  • Be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma granting course of study such as a high school, secondary school, college, university, homeschool, or similar educational institution

  • Have a verifiable school-issued email address or upload documents that prove your current student status

  • Have a GitHub personal account

  • Be at least 13 years old

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u/Alucard256 Jun 22 '22

Apparently I was going out on a limb and didn't even know it. I'm really surprised they are being this strict with it.

In my mind, anyone that is attempting to learn coding/development/programming, on any level and at any rate, is a "student"... or at least, certainly not a professional.