From 05bcc378aa966f5a18f29550da3650e683e97445 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sam Browning <106113886+sabrowning1@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:18:57 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add a dedicated article on accessing Copilot for free as a student, teacher, or maintainer (#51618) --- .../about-billing-for-github-copilot.md | 4 +-- .../what-is-github-copilot.md | 2 +- ...ilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer.md | 28 +++++++++++++++++++ .../index.md | 2 +- .../setting-up-github-copilot-for-yourself.md | 2 +- .../about-github-education-for-students.md | 2 +- .../about-github-education-for-teachers.md | 2 +- 7 files changed, 34 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) create mode 100644 content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer.md diff --git a/content/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot.md b/content/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot.md index c11d6a21b1..fd96f5cde4 100644 --- a/content/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot.md +++ b/content/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot.md @@ -23,9 +23,7 @@ You can set up a {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription for * **For an organization**, you can set up a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %}, then grant access to members. * **For an enterprise on {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}**, you can set up a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_enterprise %}, then allow organizations to grant access to members. -A free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is available to verified students, teachers, and maintainers of popular open-source repositories on {% data variables.product.company_short %}. If you meet the criteria as an open source maintainer, you will be automatically notified when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page. As a student, if you receive the {% data variables.product.prodname_student_pack %}, you will also be offered a free subscription when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page. For more information about the {% data variables.product.prodname_student_pack %}, see "[AUTOTITLE](/free-pro-team@latest/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-global-campus-for-students/apply-to-github-global-campus-as-a-student)." - -{% data reusables.billing.billing-info %} +> [!NOTE] A free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is available to verified students, teachers, and maintainers of popular open-source repositories on {% data variables.product.company_short %}. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)." ## About billing for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %} diff --git a/content/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot.md b/content/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot.md index 0cac0cf58c..d5fdf65fe7 100644 --- a/content/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot.md +++ b/content/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ For more information, see "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copi * _Sign up for a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %}_. You can try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free with a one-time 30-day trial. After the free trial, you will need a paid subscription for continued use. * _If you are a member of an organization or enterprise_ that has a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you can request access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} by going to [https://github.com/settings/copilot](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and requesting access under "Get Copilot from an organization." -* _If you are a verified student, teacher, or maintainer of a popular open source project_, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is free to use. See "[AUTOTITLE](/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot)." +* _If you are a verified student, teacher, or maintainer of a popular open source project_, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is free to use. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)." **As an organization owner or enterprise admin**, you can purchase a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_enterprise %} for your organization or enterprise, and allow organizations to grant access to members. For more information, see "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/)" diff --git a/content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer.md b/content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..31c8b42f95 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +--- +title: Getting free access to Copilot as a student, teacher, or maintainer +shortTitle: Get free access +intro: 'Learn how to use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for free as a student, teacher, or open-source maintainer.' +versions: + feature: copilot +type: how_to +topics: + - Copilot +--- + +## About free {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} access + +There are three ways to qualify for free access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %}: + +* **As a verified student on {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}.** To learn about becoming a verified student, see "[AUTOTITLE](/free-pro-team@latest/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-students/apply-to-github-education-as-a-student)." +* **As a verified teacher on {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}.** To learn about becoming a verified teacher, see "[AUTOTITLE](/free-pro-team@latest/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-teachers/apply-to-github-education-as-a-teacher)." +* **As a maintainer of a popular open-source repository.** To determine if you are an eligible maintainer, see "[Accessing {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free](#accessing-github-copilot-for-free)." + +{% data variables.product.company_short %} reevaluates your eligibility every month. + +> [!NOTE] If you do not meet the previous criteria, you can still try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free with a one-time 30-day trial. After the free trial, you will need a paid subscription for continued use. + +## Accessing {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free + +1. In the upper-right corner of any page, click your profile photo, then click **{% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" %} Your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**. +1. If you qualify for free access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you will see a page titled "{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %}" informing you that you are eligible. Click **Get access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**. +1. On the page that appears, configure the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} use policies to meet your needs, then click **Save and complete**. diff --git a/content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/index.md b/content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/index.md index 2110a067d6..0894574111 100644 --- a/content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/index.md +++ b/content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/index.md @@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ versions: topics: - Copilot children: + - /getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer - /subscribing-to-copilot-as-an-individual-user - /installing-github-copilot-extensions-for-your-personal-account - /managing-copilot-policies-as-an-individual-subscriber @@ -14,4 +15,3 @@ children: - /canceling-your-copilot-trial-as-an-individual-user - /canceling-copilot-as-an-individual-user --- - diff --git a/content/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot/setting-up-github-copilot-for-yourself.md b/content/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot/setting-up-github-copilot-for-yourself.md index 1cb16fdddc..b1e67c092c 100644 --- a/content/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot/setting-up-github-copilot-for-yourself.md +++ b/content/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot/setting-up-github-copilot-for-yourself.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ There are a few ways that you can get access to {% data variables.product.prodna * _Sign up for a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %}_. You can try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free with a one-time 30-day trial. After the free trial, you will need a paid subscription for continued use. * _If you are a member of an organization or enterprise_ that has a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you can request access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} by going to [https://github.com/settings/copilot](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and requesting access under "Get Copilot from an organization." -* _If you are a verified student, teacher, or maintainer of a popular open source project_, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is free to use. See "[AUTOTITLE](/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot)." +* _If you are a verified student, teacher, or maintainer of a popular open source project_, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is free to use. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)." ## 2. Install the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} extension for your IDE diff --git a/content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-students/about-github-education-for-students.md b/content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-students/about-github-education-for-students.md index a310fa93dc..892aaa1a4f 100644 --- a/content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-students/about-github-education-for-students.md +++ b/content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-students/about-github-education-for-students.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Once you are a verified {% data variables.product.prodname_global_campus %} stud * Discover student-created repositories from {% data variables.product.prodname_community_exchange %}. For more information, see "[AUTOTITLE](/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-global-campus-for-students/about-github-community-exchange)." {% data variables.product.prodname_global_campus %} students also receive the following {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} benefits. -* **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**: Verified students receive a free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. You will be automatically notified about the free subscription when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page in your account settings. For more information about subscribing to and using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, see "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/subscribing-to-copilot-as-an-individual-user)." +* **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**: Verified students receive a free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)." * **{% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}**: {% data reusables.education.student-codespaces-benefit %} For more information on getting started with {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}, see "[AUTOTITLE](/codespaces/overview)." {% note %} diff --git a/content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-teachers/about-github-education-for-teachers.md b/content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-teachers/about-github-education-for-teachers.md index 75f2912974..1445d5d823 100644 --- a/content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-teachers/about-github-education-for-teachers.md +++ b/content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-teachers/about-github-education-for-teachers.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Before applying for an individual discount, check if your learning community is * Stay in the know on what the student community is interested in by rewatching recent [Campus TV](https://www.twitch.tv/githubeducation) episodes. Campus TV is created by {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} and student community leaders and can be watched live or on demand. * Request a {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} swag bag with educational materials and goodies for your students. -A free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is available to verified teachers with {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}. You will be automatically notified about the free subscription when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page in your account settings. For more information about subscribing to and using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, see "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/subscribing-to-copilot-as-an-individual-user)" and "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot)." +A free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is available to verified teachers with {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)." ## Further reading