Unable to activate Azure for Students offer; University Identity verification fails despite having GitHub Student Developer Pack.

It seems you are experiencing difficulties with the identity verification process for the Azure for Students offer. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Verify Email Address: Ensure that you are using your university email address for verification. The Azure for Students offer requires verification through an accredited educational institution's email.
2. Check Eligibility: Confirm that you meet all eligibility criteria for the Azure for Students program. You must be a full-time student at an accredited institution and not using the offer for MOOCs or professional training from for-profit organizations.
3. Use the Correct Microsoft Account: Make sure you are logging in with the Microsoft account that is associated with your university email. If you have multiple accounts, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser to avoid any session-related issues.
4. Contact Support: If the verification continues to fail, consider reaching out to Microsoft support for assistance. They may be able to manually review your account status or provide specific guidance on resolving the verification issue.
5. Check GitHub Student Developer Pack: Ensure that your GitHub Student Developer Pack is active and that your student status is verified on that platform, as it may help in the verification process.

Following these steps should help you in resolving the verification issue and successfully activating your Azure for Students credit.

References:

• Frequently asked questions about Azure for Education
• What is Azure for Students?

Hello BATUHAN CICEKLI,

Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Q&A forum

It looks like you're having some trouble activating the Azure for Students offer, specifically with the university identity verification failing even though you have the GitHub Student Developer Pack. Here’s what you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Verify the Email: Make sure the email address associated with your GitHub account is verified and used as the primary email. You can check this by logging into GitHub and going to your profile settings under the Emails section.
2. Use GitHub for Verification: Since you've tried Microsoft accounts already, try signing in directly with your GitHub account. You should sign in using your GitHub user ID, not your email address. Go to the Azure student verification page and select Sign in with GitHub.
3. Follow the Verification Steps: After signing in with GitHub:
   • Ensure you have the confirmation email from GitHub.
   • Activate the Azure benefits by navigating to the Azure section in the GitHub education pack and selecting "Activate Now" or "Get Access/Benefit" to generate a unique code for Azure.
4. Troubleshoot with Browsers: If you're still facing issues, try the following:
   • Clear your cache and cookies.
   • Use the InPrivate browsing mode in Microsoft Edge or another browser.
   • Try another device or network.
5. Contact GitHub Support: If the problem persists, it might be worth reaching out to GitHub support to see if there are any issues with your student status verification on their end.

If you continue to face issues, here are some follow-up questions to help guide further troubleshooting:

1. Have you checked that your GitHub email is marked as the primary email in your account?
2. Did you receive any confirmation email from GitHub after you tried to activate the Azure benefits?
3. Are there any specific error messages shown during the verification process that could help identify the issue further?

I hope this helps you get on the right track to activate your Azure for Students offer! If there's anything else you need, feel free to ask.

References:

• Azure for Students Starter Offer
• Sign up for Azure for Students
• GitHub Education Pack
• Troubleshoot sign-in issues