Is there a direct offer for individual students?
Google does not offer a direct "student offer" for individual Google Workspace accounts. Instead, Google Workspace for Education is provided FREE or at a discounted institutional rate to schools and universities. Students get premium features through their institution's account.
Choose the Right Edition
All qualifying schools get 100TB free cloud storage to start.
BEST FOR STUDENTS
Education Fundamentals
Essential tools for teaching and learning
FREE /user
- Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms
- Google Classroom & Meet
- 100 TB pooled storage
- Gemini for Education & NotebookLM
PREMIUM
ADVANCED Education Plus
Advanced security, analytics & premium tools
$6 /user/year
- Everything in Fundamentals
- Security Center & investigation tools
- Meet: 500 participants, recording, Q&A
- +20 GB storage per license
* Pricing and features subject to change. Visit the official Google for Education website for the latest information.
Why Schools Choose Google Workspace?
Empowering educators and students with tools that are easy to use, secure, and scalable.
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Built for Education
Google Classroom streamlines assignments and fosters communication. -
Secure & Compliant
Compliant with FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR for student data protection. -
Real-time Collaboration
Multiple students can work on the same document simultaneously. -
Accessibility First
Screen readers, captioning, and voice typing for every student. -
AI-Powered Learning
Gemini and NotebookLM provide AI assistance for students. -
Works Everywhere
Access from any device with a browser, plus offline mode.
What's Included in Every Edition?
Core Google Workspace apps available at no cost to qualifying institutions.
All the tools students need for learning and collaboration
Frequently Asked Questions
- Most likely, yes—but through your school. If you are a student at a K-12 school or higher education institution, your school can provide you with a Google Workspace for Education account at no cost to you. You typically cannot apply for this "offer" individually; your school must enroll.
- Education Fundamentals is completely free for qualifying institutions. This includes all the core apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, Gmail, etc.) and 100TB of shared storage. Paid editions (Standard, Plus) offer additional security and premium features.
- IT administrators can sign up on the Google for Education website. You will need to verify that you are a legitimate educational institution, which usually involves submitting documentation about your accreditation and non-profit status.
- Yes. Google Workspace for Education uses your school's domain name (e.g., name@yourschool.edu) instead of @yourdomain.com and @gmail.com. This provides a professional, verified identity for all students and faculty at no additional cost.
- No. Student accounts (Education editions) and Business accounts (Starter, Standard, Plus) are separate. If you are starting a business and want Google Workspace, you would need a Business edition. However, you can use our 10% promo codes to save on those commercial plans.
- Yes, all Google Workspace for Education editions include 24/7 support from Google for administrators. Students should contact their school's IT helpdesk for assistance.
- Google offers Education Fundamentals (free), Education Standard ($3/user/year), and Education Plus ($5/user/year). Each tier adds more security, analytics, and teaching tools.
- All editions provide schools with 100TB of storage shared across the institution. Additional storage is provided with the Teaching and Learning add-on and Education Plus editions based on the number of licenses purchased.
- Yes. Google Workspace for Education Plus is an annual subscription and pricing is locked for the duration of the subscription term. Customers can reevaluate continuing with their subscription or downgrade at the end of their subscription term.
- Yes, authorized Google Workspace for Education partners can provision 60-day trials for Education Plus. 50 licenses are provided for the trial period.
- Starting in 2024, Google includes Gemini for Education and NotebookLM as AI assistants with enterprise-grade data protection in all Education editions. These tools help students and teachers with writing, research, and learning assistance.