Microsoft products and programs for eligible builders.
Visual Studio Dev Essentials
Free developer tools and learning benefits for eligible students through Microsoft.
Verified 28 Sept 2026
Who can get this
Does not require incorporation
Does not require funding
Requires an accelerator or partner referral
Verified GitHub Education student account and an active Student Developer Pack
- Available in
- Worldwide
- Company stage
- Any stage
Verified GitHub Education student account and an active Student Developer Pack. Availability: Regions supported by GitHub Education and the participating provider.
How to redeem
- 1
Verify student eligibility
Verified GitHub Education student account and an active Student Developer Pack
Open provider page - 2
Redeem with the provider
Follow the official application or checkout instructions and review current terms.
Worth knowing
- Benefit terms can change; confirm availability in the GitHub Student Developer Pack before redeeming.
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