Heroku
$13 per month in Heroku credits for 24 months ($312 total) for students
- Credit card required
- Free for 24 months
- Students
- Auto-renewing
Verified 2 weeks ago
We checked the official source on September 13, 2026.
Official page: '$13 per month for 24 months (for a total value of $312)' and 'you will need a valid credit or debit card on file to redeem this offer'.
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Is it really free?
The real cost before you click, based on the official source.
| Free benefit | Yes |
|---|---|
| How long it stays freeThis is a time-limited benefit, not a permanent free tier. | 24 months |
| Credit card | Required |
| New account | Not required |
| Student status | Required |
| When it runs outYour card is charged for usage above the monthly credit, and unused credit does not roll over. | You start getting billed |
| Auto-renewal | Yes, after the free amount |
| Region | Global |
What you get
Students registered with the GitHub Student Developer Pack can get $13 of Heroku platform credit every month for 24 months, a total value of $312. Unused monthly credit expires and does not roll over, and each student gets one 24-month period. A valid credit or debit card must be on file, and usage above the monthly credit is charged to it.
Who qualifies
Students registered with the GitHub Student Developer Pack who are 18 or older and have not already used the current program.
Requirements
- GitHub Student Developer Pack membership
- Age 18+
- Credit or debit card on file (charged for usage above $13 per month)
- Unused monthly credit expires; one 24-month period per student
Official source
https://www.heroku.com/github-studentsThis is the page we checked. The company’s own terms always take precedence over this listing.