This free plan has ended. DigitalOcean left the GitHub Student Pack in 2026; all $200 pack credits expired 31 July 2026.
Student credit (ended) · Student Offers
The $200 DigitalOcean student credit is no longer offered.
Checked against DigitalOcean credit in GitHub Student Pack's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. A few details were not stated on the official page; those are marked “Not stated” or worded with care. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.
Nothing; the offer ended.
| Limit | Free plan |
|---|---|
| Credit | $200 (ended) |
| Expiry | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Now | Not listed on the pack page |
No. DigitalOcean left the GitHub Student Pack in 2026; all $200 pack credits expired 31 July 2026.
Free options in the same lane include GitHub Student Developer Pack, Namecheap for Education (nc.me), Azure for Students. Each has its limits and catch listed on its page.
Student bundle
A free bundle for verified students with domain, hosting and cloud offers.
The catch: The free domains last one year and then renew at normal price, and you must stay a verified student.
Student free domain
Namecheap's own student portal for a free domain and simple site setup.
The catch: After the free term the domain renews at Namecheap's normal price.
Student cloud credit
Microsoft's student offer: $100 of Azure credit and free services, no card needed.
The catch: Once the $100 runs out, paid resources stop until you renew or upgrade.
Check a name, set up DNS and test the site once it is live. All free, in the browser.
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