College Students Receive Complimentary Upgrades to AI Tools and Cloud Storage Until Spring 2026
In an exciting development for college students across the United States, Google has rolled out an exclusive offer providing enhanced AI tools and generous cloud storage at no cost. This initiative aims to support students in their academic journeys, equipping them with advanced technologies that typically come at a premium. The offer is set to remain in effect until Spring 2026, ensuring students have ample time to take advantage of these incredible resources.
- Gemini Advanced: An advanced AI assistant that features Canvas for writing support, Gemini Live for collaborative brainstorming in real time, and Deep Research which helps tackle complex topics with detailed summaries.
- NotebookLM Plus: This enhanced note-taking tool transforms class syllabi and research documents into effective study guides, visual mind maps, and audio summaries.
- Gemini in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides: Seamlessly integrated into Google’s productivity applications, Gemini accelerates workflow and boosts productivity.
- Veo 2 and Whisk: Creative tools that enable students to generate engaging short videos and animations by merging text and image prompts, ideal for various projects or artistic exploration.
- 2 TB of Cloud Storage: Ample space for thousands of photos, hours of high-definition videos, and all school projects, alleviating concerns about running out of storage space for the foreseeable future.
NotebookLM is just one of the Google AI tools available. | Image credit — Google
To take advantage of this offer, students must sign up on Google’s website before the deadline. The plan remains free through Spring 2026 and is currently limited to U.S. students. There is no information yet on plans for expansion to students in other countries.