Github Copilot Student Developer Pack Application Not Approved

[atakan-k]

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Question

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Verification Help & Guidance

Hi everyone,

Hello. My applications for the Github Copilot Student Developer Package are being rejected. I have attached student certificate obtained through e-Government and the image you translated using Google Translate. My camera isn't taking good pictures, and the two documents don't fit. I tried opening a virtual camera with OBS, but it wasn't accepted.

[pauldev-hub]

Hi @atakan-k ,

I went through the same rejection process and here's exactly what worked. The GitHub Education review system is strict about document quality, so let me break it down:

Why your current submission is being rejected:
Google Translate overlays look edited/unauthentic to their system

OBS virtual camera is flagged as non-real camera input

Two documents not fitting = unclear verification
What actually works — step by step:

1. Use your school's official email (most reliable method)

If your university gave you an email like name@university.edu or .edu.tr, use that to sign up on GitHub and apply. This alone can get you approved without any document — it's the easiest path.

2. If no .edu email — fix your document submission:

Don't use Google Translate overlay. Instead, write a separate plain text translation as a note alongside the original document photo

Take a clear photo in good lighting (near a window in daylight works better than flash)

You don't need both docs in one frame — submit the e-Government certificate alone, it's official enough
Make sure your full name, institution name, and enrollment date are clearly visible

3. Use your phone camera properly:

Clean the lens
Place the document flat on a white surface
Take the photo from directly above (not at an angle)
Crop tightly so the document fills the frame

4. Apply via your school's GitHub Campus program (if available)

Check if your university is a GitHub Campus partner at: https://education.github.com/schools — if yes, your institution can directly verify you.

5. Reapply after 7 days.

GitHub restricts reapplication frequency. Wait the full cooldown before resubmitting with the fixed document..

Summary of what to submit:

✅ e-Government student certificate (clear phone photo, no translation overlay)

✅ GitHub account using your school email if possible

✅ Real camera only (no OBS/virtual camera)

Hope this gets you approved! It took me 2 attempts but it works once the document is clean and readable.