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Why wasn't my application for an educator or researcher discount approved?	Review common reasons that applications for an educator or researcher discount are not approved and learn tips for reapplying successfully.	[/education/teach-and-learn-with-github-education/why-wasnt-my-application-for-an-educator-or-researcher-discount-approved /github/teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/why-wasnt-my-application-for-an-educator-or-researcher-discount-approved /articles/why-was-my-application-for-an-educator-or-researcher-discount-denied/ /articles/why-wasn-t-my-application-for-an-educator-or-researcher-discount-approved /articles/why-wasnt-my-application-for-an-educator-or-researcher-discount-approved]	[{free-pro-team *}]

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

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Unclear proof of affiliation documents

If the image you uploaded doesn't clearly identify your current employment with a school or university, you must reapply and upload another image of your faculty ID or employment verification letter with clear information.

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Using an academic email with an unverified domain

If your academic email address has an unverified domain, we may require further proof of your academic status. {% data reusables.education.upload-different-image %}

{% data reusables.education.pdf-support %}

Using an academic email from a school with lax email policies

If alumni and retired faculty of your school have lifetime access to school-issued email addresses, we may require further proof of your academic status. {% data reusables.education.upload-different-image %}

{% data reusables.education.pdf-support %}

If you have other questions or concerns about the school domain, please ask your school IT staff to contact us.

Non-student applying for Student Developer Pack

Educators and researchers are not eligible for the partner offers that come with the {% data variables.product.prodname_student_pack %}. When you reapply, make sure that you choose Faculty to describe your academic status.

Further reading

• "Apply for an educator or researcher discount"