A free year of Google AI Pro for college students (redeem by Dec 31)
Google announced on August 19 that eligible US college students get 12 months of Google AI Pro free. Google values it at $19.99 a month, and it includes higher Gemini limits, Gemini in Gmail and Docs, and 5 TB of storage. In more than 140 other markets, students can get a year of Google AI Plus instead. You must redeem by December 31, 2026. We checked the terms were still live on October 17.
Why it matters
It's the biggest free student AI plan running right now, and it includes Gemini 4 Argon in the Gemini app on AI Pro.
Who it's for
College students aged 18 and over. AI Pro is for US students; AI Plus is for eligible students in 140+ other markets.
How to try it
- Go to gemini.google/students on a personal Google account.
- Verify your student status with SheerID.
- Add a payment method, then put a reminder in your calendar for month 11 so you can decide whether to keep it.
Plan & availability: Free for 12 months, then $19.99/month (AI Pro) unless you cancel. Needs a personal Google account, SheerID verification and a payment method. Not available on school Workspace accounts.
Source: @Google on blog.google ↗
Written by AgentStackList from the original post. Checked Oct 17, 2026. Features, plans and availability can change, so confirm on the source before you rely on it.
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