To support the next generation of builders, OpenAI is offering verified university students in the United States and Canada $100 in Codex credits to turn ideas into real-world software systems.
Across campuses, students are already leveraging Codex to build course registration agents that simplify enrollment, community platforms, interactive study tools, and prototypes that grow into startups. This offer provides the necessary resources to experiment, build, and deploy intelligent applications faster.
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What's Included in the Offer?
- $100 in Codex Credits: Receive credits to power flexible Codex workflows, code generation, debugging, and code reviews directly within ChatGPT.
- Hands-on Project Building: Experiment with real-world applications and agentic workflows without upfront costs.
- 12-Month Validity: Claimed credits remain active and available for 12 months from the date they are granted.
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrollment: Current students enrolled at degree-granting universities or colleges in the United States or Canada.
- Residency: Must reside in the United States or Canada at the time of claiming the offer.
- Verification: Student status must be successfully verified via SheerID using a valid university email address (.edu or school-issued) or enrollment documentation.
- Limit: Only one credit offer per verified student.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a ChatGPT account?
Yes, you need a ChatGPT account to claim and use the credits. You can use an existing personal ChatGPT account.
Does my ChatGPT account need to be associated with my school?
No, your ChatGPT account does not need to be registered under your school email. However, you must verify your active student status with your university email address via SheerID during the verification step.
How do I redeem the credits?
Click the claim button, complete the SheerID verification process, and once verified, the $100 credit balance will automatically be applied to your ChatGPT account.
How do I see my credits?
You can check your remaining credit balance anytime by navigating to the Usage page in your ChatGPT account settings.
Are these API credits?
No. These credits are designated specifically for Codex workflows and features inside ChatGPT, and cannot be used for direct developer API platform requests.
Do credits expire?
Yes, any unused credits will expire 12 months from the date they are granted.
Do I need to make a separate Codex account?
No separate account is needed. Codex runs directly inside the standard ChatGPT interface.
Claim your $100 Codex Student Credits here
For more details, check out the OpenAI Service Credit Terms and the Codex Student Portal.