docs/content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/about-github-education-for-students.md

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About GitHub Education for students	{% data variables.product.prodname_education %} offers students real-world experience with free access to various developer tools from {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}'s partners.	[/education/teach-and-learn-with-github-education/about-github-education-for-students /github/teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/about-github-education-for-students /articles/about-github-education-for-students]	[{free-pro-team *}]

Using {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} for your school projects is a practical way to collaborate with others and build a portfolio that showcases real-world experience.

{% data reusables.education.about-github-education-link %}

Everyone with a {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} account can collaborate in unlimited public and private repositories with {% data variables.product.prodname_free_user %}. As a student, you can also apply for the {% data variables.product.prodname_student_pack %}, which offers free access to tools and services used by professional developers. For more information, see "Apply for a student developer pack" and {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}.

If you're a member of a FIRST robotics club, your mentor can apply for an educator discount so your team can collaborate using {% data variables.product.prodname_team %}, which allows unlimited users and private repositories, for free. For more information, see "Apply for an educator or researcher discount."

Further reading

• "About {% data variables.product.prodname_education %} for educators and researchers"