ChatGPT Plus is now free for college students: Validity, who are eligible and other details to know

TOI Tech Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 4, 2025, 13:17 IST

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OpenAI is offering free access to ChatGPT Plus for students in the U.S. and Canada from March 31 to May 31. Eligible students at degree-granting schools can utilize enhanced features of the AI tool for academic tasks, including summarizing lecture notes and generating citations.

ChatGPT Plus is now free for college students: Validity, who are eligible and other details to know

OpenAI has announced a special offer for students in the US and Canada. As part of the offer, ChatGPT Plus will be free for all students through the end of May. ChatGPT Plus is OpenAI’s premium subscription tier, offering enhanced features and higher usage limits compared to the free version. Normally, it costs $20 per month. The offer is live from March 31. It comes with a validity and will expire on May 31.

Who are eligible for free ChatGPT Plus

As announced by the company “Full and part-time students at degree-granting schools in the United States and Canada are eligible for this offer. If you don’t see your school on the student verification list, please click this link to receive further assistance from our partner. This will let you submit a request to add your school, find it by another name, or see if your school is not eligible for this offer.”
Existing ChatGPT Plus users can access this offer by verifying your student status through SheerID. Once verified, you will be redirected to ChatGPT and your account will automatically be credited for the two free months.

Poll

Do you think making ChatGPT Plus free for college students is beneficial?

No, it devalues the service.Yes, it's a great initiative.

What’s included in the offer

Students can claim access to ChatGPT Plus for free from March 31, 2025 – May 31, 2025. The offer is valid for two months once you claim it.
Here are some ways students can make the most of ChatGPT Plus—especially now that it's free for them:

Turn lecture notes, textbooks, or articles into concise summaries or flashcards.
Break down complex topics (like calculus, philosophy, or molecular biology) in simple terms.
Get help brainstorming, outlining, or refining essays and papers.
Generate proper citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.
Summarize academic papers, explain jargon, or help identify key arguments.
Come up with ideas for projects, speeches, or presentations.
Get help with personal statements and application essays.
Practice vocabulary, grammar, or conversation in different languages.

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