Regarding student developer pack

[salman-gce]

Hi everyone,

Dear GitHub Education Team,

I am a student currently studying at a tier 2/3 college in India. My college's official website is collegeName.org, and my student email address is [email protected].

I attempted to apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack, but the verification failed, likely because my email domain (@edu.in) does not match the usual .edu or my college’s domain. Unfortunately, our institution does not provide an email under the collegeName.org domain.

I kindly request you to consider my application manually. I am willing to provide additional proof of enrollment, such as my student ID card, fee receipt, or any other necessary documentation.

Thank you for supporting students like me from smaller institutions. I look forward to your assistance.

[MaheshR03]

Hey there just a suggestion, even if your email doesn't match your college domain, you can still apply by submitting additional documentation manually.

Go to the GitHub Student Pack Application Page:
https://education.github.com/pack

Log in with your GitHub account, then click “Get Student Benefits.”

When asked for verification, select "I don't have a school-issued email address"

Upload alternative proof of enrollment, such as:

A scanned copy or photo of your student ID card (make sure the dates and your name are clearly visible)

A current fee receipt, course enrollment letter, or admission letter

A screenshot or PDF of your student portal showing your name and active status

Make sure the document clearly displays your full name, college name, and a valid date

In the “How do you plan to use GitHub?” section, write a clear and honest response

Use your real college website (collegeName.org) in the application

If your student ID does not have dates, add a secondary document (like a fee receipt or enrollment letter)

Submit your application and wait for 5 - 10 days.

[salman-gce]

@MaheshR03 getting like this, i am not getting option of saying don't have a school-issued email address

[MaheshR03]

GitHub's education team has flagged the school as one that requires verification via a school-issued email (likely because the school is in their system already).

So, GitHub is expecting the student to use an academic email with the same domain as the school’s website and won’t accept alternate proof unless this requirement is bypassed manually.

1. Go to: GitHub Education Support Contact Page
   Or directly: https://support.github.com/contact/education

2. Fill in the form with:
   GitHub Username:
   Email: Use the email tied to GitHub account
   Subject: Request for Manual Review. No School issued Email Option
   Description:

Hello GitHub Education Team,

I’m a student at [College Name], currently studying [Program/Department]. My academic email is [email protected], but our institution does not provide addresses under our college's domain (collegeName.org).

When I try to apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack, I don’t see the option to say “I don’t have a school-issued email,” and my application is being rejected because my email doesn’t match the expected domain.

I’m happy to provide proof of enrollment such as:

• My student ID card
• Fee receipt
• Admission letter
• Student portal screenshot

Could you please assist in reviewing my application manually?

Thank you for supporting students from smaller institutions.

Regards,
[Full Name]
[GitHub Username]

If you can ask your college to confirm enrollment with a letter on official letterhead(signed and stamped), that greatly strengthens the case.

[salman-gce]

Hi @MaheshR03,

I tried following the steps you mentioned, but unfortunately, the GitHub Education Support Contact Page always redirects me to the discussion forum.

I do have valid proof (ID card and transcript), but I’m still unable to apply. 😢
I’m not sure which email I need to send these documents to, as I only see the same application page where I select my college and upload them. However, my application keeps getting rejected because my college doesn’t provide a domain email ID.

Could you please guide me on the correct process or the right email address where I can share my documents?

Thanks!

[MaheshR03]

Try messaging github contact support again or through a different account. Github team won't be able to solve the issue if you do not write them. Also tag github on platforms like X stating your problem if you are comfortable with it.

[rahilakhter193-afk]

For manual verification in place of a .edu email, most universities and educational platforms accept documents that clearly prove your student status. Typically, this includes a valid student ID card issued by the institution, a recent fee payment receipt, or an official enrollment/ admission letter with your name and course details. Some platforms may also accept a bonafide certificate signed by your college authority. Always ensure the document is recent, clear, and officially stamped or signed, as authenticity matters. If you want step-by-step guidance on verification and student resources, you can check StudentSaathi
, which offers helpful information for students navigating such processes.

[sheetalramola911-ops]

Yes, GitHub Education does allow manual verification for Indian students who don’t have a .edu email address. If your institution hasn't provided you with an official academic email, you can still apply by uploading valid proof of enrollment—such as a student ID card, admission letter, or current fee receipt. It’s important that your documents clearly display your full name, institution name, and current academic status. The verification process may take a few days, but many Indian students have successfully been approved this way. For step-by-step guidance on student tools, opportunities, and verification tips, explore [Studentsaathi.com]