Google is offering college students in the US a free year of Gemini Advanced, its premium AI subscription tier, as part of the Google One AI Premium plan. This plan normally costs $20 per month but is now available for free to students with a valid .edu email address.
With Gemini Advanced, students will have access to Google's most advanced AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, which can help with exam prep, homework, and writing tasks. The subscription also includes Gemini Live, a conversational AI assistant that can have multi-turn conversations and provide real-time responses.
Additionally, students will get access to Deep Research, a feature that can conduct thorough research on a topic, providing reports with citations. They will also get NotebookLM Plus, an AI-powered research and writing tool with enhanced features, and Whisk, an experimental creativity tool that lets you generate images and videos.
To sign up, students need to have a valid .edu email address for verification, be 18 years or older, and join before June 30, 2025. The free offer will last until July 2026, giving students access to these tools for nearly two academic years.
Google's goal is likely to familiarize students with its AI technology, potentially making it an essential tool for their academic and professional careers. By providing free access to these advanced AI tools, Google is positioning itself as a leader in the AI space and potentially creating a loyal user base among students.
