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I just got upgraded to a free github micro plan using my university email address. I'm planning to use the private repositories for some class projects this semester, but I'm wondering what will happen to those repositories at the end of 2 years when my free student upgrade expires. I'm assuming it's the same thing that happens when you downgrade from a micro to a free account.
Will my repositories disappear, become public, or just become read-only? I've searched around a bit and haven't been able to find an answer.
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Free personal plan subscription for six months for students.
The Student Pack will last for two years. You can renew the plan if you are still studying at that point. This is it.
I have something of an answer after posting this question into the GitHub community, What is GitHub policy about abandoned repositories? The response I received is: We definitely do not delete inactive repositories.
To see when your free access to the GitHub Student Developer Pack expires, visit your account's billing settings.
After the two years, you will have to start paying for private repositories ($7/month) otherwise your repositories will be removed after a retention period. They will give you 30 days to pay or they will remove the repositories. Show activity on this post.
Your private repositories will not be deleted and they will not be made public. Of course, if you ever have any troubles, you can always email [email protected]. After the two years, you will have to start paying for private repositories ($7/month) otherwise your repositories will be removed after a retention period.
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After the two years, you will have to start paying for private repositories ($7/month) otherwise your repositories will be removed after a retention period. They will give you 30 days to pay or they will remove the repositories.
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So long as you're still a student, you're eligible for the academic discount. Once your coupon expires, you can re-apply for the student discount.
When you re-apply, be sure you've added your school-issued email address to your account, that will expedite the approval process.
You will receive a notification email before your discount expires. When the discount does expire, your account will be locked which means that you won't be able to access your private repositories. Your private repositories will not be deleted and they will not be made public.
Of course, if you ever have any troubles, you can always email [email protected].
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