Question regarding my GITHUB account educational approval regarding for my this GitHub account

[gseduworld]

Hi everyone,

Respected Sir/Mam, Recently I applied for Github Student Pack using my College ID Card submission and it showing "Approved" but 2 days passed already till now the pack not activated for my account, it only saying benefit will be available soon but till now nothing happened what I do mam or sir? and will it not be eligible for benefit respected? actually I am in confusion and panic that's why being tensed asked here.

Thank you in anticipation.

Hope for a reply. @github

[gseduworld]

If anything told by me mistakenly please forgive me and apologies for any mistake done by me.

Thank you.

[davevad93]

Hi @gseduworld ,

Don't worry, when the benefits become available, the status label will turn purple and change to:

• Congrats! Your request for @gseduworld was approved and your benefits are now available.

The waiting time may vary depending on different factors, such as the volume of requests; it usually takes a few days, but sometimes it can take a little longer, even a couple of weeks.

For further reference you can look at these discussions:
#132790 , #131665 , #132470 , #133531, #134279, #135849, #136887, #138721, #139268, #140287, #145640, #145995

And also the Student Developer Pack Application FAQs :

• How long after I submit my application will it be approved?
• How long after I’ve been approved will I receive my academic benefits?

[gseduworld]

Thank you so much for your reply respected, so I have to wait now only is the best decision as of now right?

[samus-aran]

Yes, most definitely. As stated by others the wait is usually 72 hours 👍

[gseduworld]

Okay waiting still now, Thanks for your information, Today 3 days 72 hours approx passed almost.

[Web-Dev-Master1117]

Respected Sir/Mam, Recently I applied for Github Student Pack using my College ID Card submission and it showing "Approved" but 2 days passed already till now the pack not activated for my account, it only saying benefit will be available soon but till now nothing happened what I do mam or sir? and will it not be eligible for benefit respected? actually I am in confusion and panic that's why being tensed asked here.

Don’t worry! It’s normal for the GitHub Student Developer Pack to take a little time to activate even after approval. If it says “Approved” but the benefits are not yet available, here’s what you can do:

Wait a Little Longer: Sometimes, the activation process can take a few days. Give it 3-5 business days after approval.

Check Your Email: Look for a confirmation email from GitHub. Make sure they haven’t requested any additional information or steps for activation.

Log in to your GitHub account and go to the GitHub Education page.
Check if the benefits section is still showing “will be available soon.”
If it does, the activation is still processing.

Clear Cache and Cookies: Sometimes, browser issues can cause delays in reflecting updates. Clear your cache or log in from a different browser to see if the benefits are active.

Contact GitHub Support:

If it’s been more than 5 business days and the benefits are still not active, you can contact GitHub Support through their Contact Page. Explain your situation clearly and provide any necessary details like your approval status.
#Key Points:
If your application is “Approved,” you are eligible for the benefits.
It can take a few days for the system to update and activate the benefits.
Stay calm and patient; GitHub Support is always helpful in resolving such issues.
You’ll get your benefits soon. Just follow these steps and wait a little longer. 😊

Don't worry!
it's normal for the github student developer pack to take a little time to activate even after approval.
if it says "Approved" but the benefits are not yet available, in these cases, you can do:
sometimes, the activation process can take a few days. give it 3-5 business days after approval.
check your email for a confirmation email from github. They may have requested more information or another step in the activation process.

log in to your gitHub account and navigate to the github Education page.
See if the benefits section still shows "will be available soon."
if it does, that means the activation is still processing.

sometimes, your browser might be the reason for the delay in showing updated features. try logging in from another browser or clearing your cache to see if the benefits are turned on.

If you can't fix for these methods, you can:
If this is over 5 business days and the benefits are still not on, you can use their Contact Page to reach out to GitHub Support.
explain your situation clearly and provide any necessary details, like your approval status.

[gseduworld]

Thank you so much for your reply respected, so I have to wait now only is the best decision as of now right?

[samus-aran]

Hey @Web-Dev-Master1117 👋 Nice, detailed answer. I would recommend to update (or next time) with some formatting to help users distinguish between your answer to a user's question. e.g.

Recently I applied for Github Student Pack using my College ID Card submission and it showing "Approved" but 2 days passed already till now the pack not activated for my account, it only saying benefit will be available soon but till now nothing happened what I do mam or sir? and will it not be eligible for benefit respected? actually I am in confusion and panic that's why being tensed asked here.

Use the UI Quote format button or Markdown Quote ">".

Hope this helps.

[Web-Dev-Master1117]

Yes, i think you should wait more a bit.
but i said, after 5days, you can contact github surpport

[gseduworld]

Okay waiting still now, Thanks for your information, Today 3 days 72 hours approx passed almost.

[samus-aran]

Hey @gseduworld

We’re happy to see that you’ve been successfully verified! 🎉 Welcome! Now, before you rush off to explore all your GitHub Education academic benefits, share with us what you’re most excited for in your upcoming studying for the year 2025! 🎆