OpenAI is offering college students in the U.S. and Canada two months of complimentary access to ChatGPT Plus, as announced by CEO Sam Altman prior to a significant update for the AI chatbot.

This limited-time promotion is valid through May and can be claimed on the official ChatGPT student landing page. To be eligible, students must confirm their enrollment through SheerID. Both new users and current ChatGPT Plus subscribers can take part in this offer. However, students should be aware that the subscription will automatically renew at the standard rate of $20/month unless they cancel before the trial concludes.

ChatGPT Plus offers users improved features, such as increased usage limits, the ability to upload files and generate images, access to an advanced voice mode with screen sharing and video capabilities, limited access to OpenAI’s video model Sora, and the most recent GPT-4o and o3-mini models.

This announcement comes at a time of heightened interest—and debate—regarding the application of generative AI in education. Tech companies are increasingly targeting students with AI solutions. For example, Google has recently unveiled a version of its Gemini chatbot specifically aimed at teens, which is now freely available to schools utilizing Google Workspace for Education, provided students receive administrator approval.

Along with the student offer, OpenAI has also disclosed that its new native image generator is now open to all ChatGPT users, whether they are on free or paid plans. Nonetheless, the company intends to impose a limit of three image generations per day for free users.

These updates are part of a larger initiative by OpenAI to generate excitement around its latest AI models, including GPT-4o and forthcoming versions such as GPT-5 and new mini models. The company is also addressing the increased scrutiny surrounding AI-generated content, especially in creative sectors such as art and animation.

As discussions regarding AI in education and creative domains continue to progress, OpenAI’s recent action indicates a clear desire to make its tools more accessible to students—while also broadening its user base in anticipation of future product releases.