Google Offers Free Gemini Advanced for US Students Until Spring 2026 — Includes 2TB Storage, NotebookLM Plus, and More

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — April 19, 2025: In a major move to boost adoption of its AI ecosystem among younger users, Google has announced that Gemini Advanced will be available free of charge to eligible college students in the United States until spring 2026. The offer, which includes a full 15-month subscription to Gemini Advanced, also bundles in access to NotebookLM Plus, 2TB of cloud storage, and a suite of AI-powered features across Google Workspace.

A Strategic Response to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus Promotion

The announcement comes shortly after OpenAI’s limited-time offer of two months of free ChatGPT Plus to students in the US and Canada. Google’s response appears more robust in terms of duration and bundled features — but it’s limited exclusively to US-based college students.

According to Google’s dedicated Gemini student offer page, eligible students must register using a .edu email address to verify enrollment at a U.S. college or university. Students currently subscribed to the Google One AI Premium plan are required to cancel their ongoing subscription and re-enroll through the promotional link once their billing cycle ends.

The Google One AI Premium plan typically costs $20/month, offering access to Gemini Advanced and premium cloud storage. Through this initiative, students will save over $300 in subscription fees over the course of 15 months.

What’s Included in the Offer?

Once verified, students will receive access to:

• Gemini Advanced (powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro)

• NotebookLM Plus for advanced research and note-taking

• Whisk, an AI tool for image and animation generation

• Veo 2, a platform for creating AI-generated videos

• 2TB Google Drive storage across Google services

• AI features integrated into Google Docs, Gmail, Sheets, and more

All features will be tied to the student’s personal Google account, not just their school email.

Offer Deadline and Duration

Eligible students can claim this offer until June 30, 2025. Once activated, the subscription will remain valid until spring 2026 — giving users 15 months of free access to Google’s most powerful AI tools and productivity enhancements.

This strategic move highlights Google’s intent to deepen its AI engagement with academic communities and foster loyalty among future professionals and creators.