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Deadline: October 31, 2026

Free ChatGPT Plus for college students

4 free months of ChatGPT Plus, including ChatGPT Work — an $80 value. Real offer, straight from OpenAI, claim it before the window closes.

4 monthsfree access
$80value
Oct 31claim deadline
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Who's eligible

✓Enrollment: current full-time or part-time student
✓Location: U.S. degree-granting institutions only
✓Existing Plus users: can also claim, as long as your subscription is billed directly by ChatGPT (not through the App Store or Google Play)
✓Account email: doesn't need to match your school email — you just need a school-issued email on hand to verify with SheerID

How to claim it

01
Go to chatgpt.com/students/2026

Sign in to the ChatGPT account where you want the offer applied.

02
Click "Claim free offer"

You'll be sent into SheerID's verification flow.

03
Verify your student status

Depending on your school, this happens through trusted enrollment records, your school's single sign-on (SSO), or by uploading supporting documents.

04
Add a payment method (new subscribers only)

Required to activate the offer, but you will not be charged during the 4 free months.

05
Start using ChatGPT Work

Connect your email, files, and calendar so it can actually find your course material and help with real tasks.

Straight from OpenAI's FAQ

Can I claim it if I already have Plus?
Yes, as long as your subscription is billed directly by ChatGPT. App Store/Google Play subscriptions aren't supported — cancel through that store first, keep Plus until your billing period ends, then check if the offer is still live.
What happens if I cancel early?
Your free access continues through the end of your current billing period, but you won't receive the remaining free months after that.
What happens after the 4 months?
Your subscription renews at $20/month unless you cancel before the promotional period ends.
Trouble verifying?
Use the SheerID support form for help with verification, school listings, or document review.

This is a real OpenAI offer, verified directly on their site — not a third-party deal. Always claim through chatgpt.com/students, never through a link from someone other than OpenAI.

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