how to get AWS credits through AWS Educate:

Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

You can join if you're a student/teacher/educator

Step 2: Sign Up for AWS Educate

use this link:

https://www.awseducate.com/registration/s/registration-detail?language=en_US&promocode=EducateLP

Step 3: Sign Up for AWS Educate

Click "Join AWS Educate"

Choose your account type:

Student - Get up to $100-$200 in credits

Student - Get up to $100-$200 in credits

Educator - Get classroom resources + credits

Step 4: Complete Registration

       For Students:

       You'll need:

        Valid .edu email address (institutional email)

        OR proof of enrollment (student ID, transcript, enrollment letter)

     

Step 5: Fill out the form with:

Personal information

Institution name

Field of study

Expected graduation date

For Educators:

Institutional email

School/university affiliation

Course information

Step 6: Verification

AWS will review your application (usually 1-3 business days)

You'll receive an email confirmation once approved

The email will contain your promotional code or direct credit allocation

Step 7: Access Your Credits

Once approved, you have two options:

Option A: AWS Educate Starter Account (No credit card needed)

Pre-loaded with credits

Limited AWS services access

No credit card required

Option B: Link to Your Personal AWS Account

Full AWS service access

Requires credit card on file

Credits applied as promotional codes

Step 8: Redeem Your Code (if applicable)

If you received a promo code:

Sign in to AWS Console

Go to Billing Dashboard → Credits

Click Redeem Credit

Enter your AWS Educate promotional code

Click Redeem

What You Get

Student Benefits:

$100-$200 in AWS credits