Start the semester with one year of Gemini, on us
If you or someone you know is a current uni student, Google is offering a free year of its paid AI tier across 140+ markets — you'll need a valid payment method to sign up, and it auto-renews at the standard rate afterwards unless you cancel before the year is up.
What changed
Source summary
Google is offering eligible US college students a free 12-month Google AI Pro subscription (normally US$19.99/month, includes Gemini, 5TB storage, and Google Health Premium) and eligible international students a free 12-month Google AI Plus subscription in 140+ markets; both auto-renew at the standard rate unless cancelled, and redemption closes 31 December 2026.
Why it matters to your work
Practical interpretation
If you or someone you know is a current uni student, Google is offering a free year of its paid AI tier across 140+ markets — you'll need a valid payment method to sign up, and it auto-renews at the standard rate afterwards unless you cancel before the year is up.
When this could help
Students should claim before Dec 31 2026 at one.google.com/ai-student. SheerID verification required for the YouTube bundle. Worth flagging to current students immediately.
Google is offering students free access to Google AI Pro (US, normally $19.99/mo) or AI Plus (outside US, normally $4.99/mo) for 12 months. Features include 4x/2x usage limits, Spark, Gemini in Gmail/Docs, study notebooks, interactive 3D visualisations, and Deep Research in Live. A streaming bundle with YouTube Premium is available at up to 70% off for 4 years. Auto-charges after the free period.
How to get started
Go to one.google.com/ai-student, verify student status, and claim the free AI Pro/Plus subscription before Dec 31 2026.
Provider guidance ↗
Build it into your routine
SCALA suggested workflow
Student onboarding reminder
When onboarding new students, include a note about the free Google AI offer with the claim link (one.google.com/ai-student) and the Dec 31 2026 deadline.
What to check
Sources & provider guides
Official documentation checked 12 Oct 2026. SCALA prompts and workflows are suggestions, not claims of hands-on testing.
Source & availability
This is a summary of a published provider announcement, with practical context from SCALA’s feed.
Plan, region, workspace and rollout conditions may affect access in Australia. Check the original source for current availability.
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