Research Findings on Accessing Gemini Advanced Student Deal (Google AI Pro)
Core Method and Variations
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VPN Method (US-Based Server):
- Connect to a US VPN server.
- Visit
one.google.com/join/ai-student. - Click “Get Student Offer.”
- Offers approximately 14–15 months of free Google AI Pro access.
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Email Requirements:
- Some users did not initially require an .edu email.
- Success reported with freshly created email accounts.
- Non-US phone numbers accepted.
- Instances of success using non-.edu Gmail addresses, although some had shorter validity (until June 30).
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No Student Email Required (VPN Only):
- Confirmed cases where VPN alone granted access without needing an .edu email.
Temporary and Purchased .edu Email Usage
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Temporary .edu Emails:
- Successful verification using temporary .edu emails (e.g.,
etempmail.com). - Verification involves entering a code sent to the provided temporary email.
- Successful verification using temporary .edu emails (e.g.,
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Creating Temporary .edu Emails:
- Users recommended searching “Google tempumail” for available temporary .edu email services.
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Purchased .edu Emails:
- At least one report of purchasing an .edu email for around $5.
Common Hurdles and Solutions
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“Offer Isn’t Available” Error:
- Recommendation: Switch email accounts or retry later.
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Payment Issues:
- Non-US payment methods (credit cards or PayPal) were frequently rejected.
- Revolut cards and PayPal successfully used with US VPN.
- Instances of successful offer activation without completing PayPal verification.
- Initial failures resolved by retrying with new accounts created under a US VPN.
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Verification Challenges:
- Some users received offers without immediate verification prompts.
- Difficulty in bypassing phone verification steps even with VPNs (NordVPN cited).
- Errors related to Google account recognition when using .edu emails remained unresolved.
Re-verification Considerations
- A mandatory student status re-verification is expected by the end of August 2025.
- Temporary .edu emails pose re-verification challenges.
- Access might be temporary without legitimate ongoing student credentials.
Alternative Solutions
- ControlD: Recommended as a VPN alternative.
- Azure VM: Suggested leveraging free Azure credits to create a virtual machine in a US region, avoiding VPN costs.
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