Google is providing college students with complimentary access to its artificial intelligence tools for one year. In the United States, eligible students can claim Google AI Pro at no cost for 12 months. Meanwhile, students in India and over 140 other countries can access Google AI Plus for free during the same period. This initiative includes the introduction of new Gemini tools designed to assist students in studying, organizing coursework, and conducting research. The specifics of the offer vary by country.
The announcement comes as colleges begin a new academic session. Alongside the subscription offers, Google has added a student hub and is expanding several Gemini features that can be used for studying. In the US, eligible college students can receive a year of Google AI Pro without paying for the subscription. The plan includes access to Gemini Omni, higher usage limits, and additional storage. Google has created a dedicated space for students within the Gemini app, bringing several study-related tools and offers together in one place.
The plan normally costs $19.99 a month and includes higher Gemini usage limits, access to Gemini Spark, Gemini features in apps such as Gmail and Google Docs, and 5 TB of storage, among other benefits. Students in India and other eligible countries outside the US can claim Google AI Plus for free for 12 months.
Google first introduced study notebooks in June. The feature is meant to help students work with their own course material rather than start from scratch.
From the hub, students can start a study notebook, make flashcards, generate practice quizzes, and access other learning features.
Google said future student-focused additions to Gemini will also be available through this section.
