OpenAI Student Perk Doubles: 4 Months of Free Plus Subscription, Those Who Claimed Last Year Can Redeem Again

Beating AI News Brief: OpenAI is offering free ChatGPT Plus to students once again. Eligible U.S. undergraduate and graduate students, whether full-time or part-time, can receive 4 months of complimentary ChatGPT Plus, valued at $80. The promotion runs through October 31. Existing ChatGPT Plus subscribers who signed up directly for the service can also add the free period to their accounts. This year’s offer is twice as generous as last year’s. In 2025, OpenAI provided 2 months of Plus access to college students in the U.S. and Canada; this year, the duration has doubled to 4 months. Critically, the official terms explicitly note that students who participated in last year’s student discount can claim the offer again this year, provided they still meet eligibility requirements. However, this year’s promotion has a narrower scope, currently covering only eligible U.S. colleges and universities. Verification is conducted via SheerID. A ChatGPT account does not need to be linked to a school email, but possessing an education email alone does not guarantee qualification. SheerID will verify active enrollment status, and some schools may require SSO login or additional documentation. Several Reddit users have reported that student IDs and class schedules failed verification, with some ultimately completing the process by uploading tuition payment receipts.