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Google gives US students $240 Gemini Pro free

Google is offering US college students a free year of Google AI Pro, valued at nearly $240, as part of a back-to-school initiative. The subscription, normally priced at $19.99 per month, is available through December 31, 2026. Eligible students must verify their status through SheerID. The free plan includes enhanced Gemini usage limits, integration with Google services like Gmail and Docs, 5TB of cloud storage, and access to Gemini Spark and other premium features.

Additionally, Google is introducing a dedicated Student Hub, featuring study notebooks, flashcards, quizzes, and interactive visuals to aid learning. Google Search and Lens are also receiving enhancements for homework assistance, such as AI-generated visuals, practice quizzes, and the ability to work with photos of study materials.

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