Google said today that eligible students in the United States can get a free year of Google AI Pro. Google AI Pro is normally priced at $19.99 per month and includes 4x usage limits in Gemini, access to Gemini Spark, Gemini in Google apps like Gmail and Google Docs, and 5TB of storage space.
Eligible students outside the US can get a free year of Google AI Plus, which includes Gemini Omni, 4x higher usage limits in Gemini, and 400GB of storage.
Students can also opt for a Google AI Pro and YouTube Premium plan for $8.99 per month in the US, a 70% discount off the regular price. Students can subscribe to the YouTube Premium plan for up to four years and verification through SheerID is required.
Google added a student hub to Gemini with study workbooks, diagnostic quizzes, and study plans. Gemini Notebook is available in AI mode in Search, and a dedicated notebook can be configured for each project or class. Notebooks from Gemini Notebook or the Gemini app will automatically appear in search. AI mode laptops will be rolled out to over 180 countries in the coming days.
Google Search can generate custom tools and simulations for complex concepts, as well as practice quizzes for ACT, AP, ENEM, GRE, JEE, LSAT, MCAT, NEET, and SAT. Generative UIs are available globally in AI mode and will be rolling out in AI Previews over the coming weeks, while the practice quiz option is now available.
Lens in Search will soon include an interactive learning experience for solving difficult problems. Students can use the Google app to take a photo of what they’re working on to get a glimpse of the AI that helps detect errors and offer explanations.
Students can sign up for a free AI plan on Google’s website until December 31, 2026. After the free subscription period, Google will charge $19.99 per month for AI Pro unless the plan is canceled, and $4.99 per month (or local currency equivalent) for AI Plus.
Students must be at least 18 years old with a personal Google account and must verify their student status with a valid school email address upon request.
