Add a dedicated article on accessing Copilot for free as a student, teacher, or maintainer (#51618)

content/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot.md

@@ -23,9 +23,7 @@ You can set up a {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription for
 * **For an organization**, you can set up a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %}, then grant access to members.
 * **For an enterprise on {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}**, you can set up a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_enterprise %}, then allow organizations to grant access to members.
 
-A free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is available to verified students, teachers, and maintainers of popular open-source repositories on {% data variables.product.company_short %}. If you meet the criteria as an open source maintainer, you will be automatically notified when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page. As a student, if you receive the {% data variables.product.prodname_student_pack %}, you will also be offered a free subscription when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page. For more information about the {% data variables.product.prodname_student_pack %}, see "[AUTOTITLE](/free-pro-team@latest/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-global-campus-for-students/apply-to-github-global-campus-as-a-student)."
-
-{% data reusables.billing.billing-info %}
+> [!NOTE] A free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is available to verified students, teachers, and maintainers of popular open-source repositories on {% data variables.product.company_short %}. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)."
 
 ## About billing for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %}
 

content/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot.md

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ For more information, see "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copi
 
 * _Sign up for a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %}_. You can <a href="https://github.com/github-copilot/signup?ref_cta=Copilot+trial&ref_loc=about+github+copilot&ref_page=docs" target="_blank"><span>try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free</span></a> with a one-time 30-day trial. After the free trial, you will need a paid subscription for continued use.
 * _If you are a member of an organization or enterprise_ that has a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you can request access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} by going to [https://github.com/settings/copilot](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and requesting access under "Get Copilot from an organization."
-* _If you are a verified student, teacher, or maintainer of a popular open source project_, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is free to use. See "[AUTOTITLE](/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot)."
+* _If you are a verified student, teacher, or maintainer of a popular open source project_, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is free to use. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)."
 
 **As an organization owner or enterprise admin**, you can purchase a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_business %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_enterprise %} for your organization or enterprise, and allow organizations to grant access to members. For more information, see "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/)"
 

content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer.md

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+---
+title: Getting free access to Copilot as a student, teacher, or maintainer
+shortTitle: Get free access
+intro: 'Learn how to use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for free as a student, teacher, or open-source maintainer.'
+versions:
+  feature: copilot
+type: how_to
+topics:
+  - Copilot
+---
+
+## About free {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} access
+
+There are three ways to qualify for free access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %}:
+
+* **As a verified student on {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}.** To learn about becoming a verified student, see "[AUTOTITLE](/free-pro-team@latest/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-students/apply-to-github-education-as-a-student)."
+* **As a verified teacher on {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}.** To learn about becoming a verified teacher, see "[AUTOTITLE](/free-pro-team@latest/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-teachers/apply-to-github-education-as-a-teacher)."
+* **As a maintainer of a popular open-source repository.** To determine if you are an eligible maintainer, see "[Accessing {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free](#accessing-github-copilot-for-free)."
+
+{% data variables.product.company_short %} reevaluates your eligibility every month.
+
+> [!NOTE] If you do not meet the previous criteria, you can still <a href="https://github.com/github-copilot/signup?ref_cta=Copilot+trial&ref_loc=about+github+copilot&ref_page=docs" target="_blank"><span>try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free</span></a> with a one-time 30-day trial. After the free trial, you will need a paid subscription for continued use.
+
+## Accessing {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free
+
+1. In the upper-right corner of any page, click your profile photo, then click **{% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" %} Your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**.
+1. If you qualify for free access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, you will see a page titled "{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %}" informing you that you are eligible. Click **Get access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**.
+1. On the page that appears, configure the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} use policies to meet your needs, then click **Save and complete**.

content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/index.md

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ versions:
 topics:
   - Copilot
 children:
+  - /getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer
   - /subscribing-to-copilot-as-an-individual-user
   - /installing-github-copilot-extensions-for-your-personal-account
   - /managing-copilot-policies-as-an-individual-subscriber
@@ -14,4 +15,3 @@ children:
   - /canceling-your-copilot-trial-as-an-individual-user
   - /canceling-copilot-as-an-individual-user
 ---
-

content/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot/setting-up-github-copilot-for-yourself.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ There are a few ways that you can get access to {% data variables.product.prodna
 
 * _Sign up for a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_for_individuals %}_. You can <a href="https://github.com/github-copilot/signup?ref_cta=Copilot+trial&ref_loc=about+github+copilot&ref_page=docs" target="_blank"><span>try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} for free</span></a> with a one-time 30-day trial. After the free trial, you will need a paid subscription for continued use.
 * _If you are a member of an organization or enterprise_ that has a subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you can request access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} by going to [https://github.com/settings/copilot](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and requesting access under "Get Copilot from an organization."
-* _If you are a verified student, teacher, or maintainer of a popular open source project_, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is free to use. See "[AUTOTITLE](/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot)."
+* _If you are a verified student, teacher, or maintainer of a popular open source project_, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is free to use. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)."
 
 ## 2. Install the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} extension for your IDE
 

content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-students/about-github-education-for-students.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Once you are a verified {% data variables.product.prodname_global_campus %} stud
 * Discover student-created repositories from {% data variables.product.prodname_community_exchange %}. For more information, see "[AUTOTITLE](/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-global-campus-for-students/about-github-community-exchange)."
 
 {% data variables.product.prodname_global_campus %} students also receive the following {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} benefits.
-* **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**: Verified students receive a free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. You will be automatically notified about the free subscription when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page in your account settings. For more information about subscribing to and using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, see "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/subscribing-to-copilot-as-an-individual-user)."
+* **{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**: Verified students receive a free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)."
 * **{% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}**: {% data reusables.education.student-codespaces-benefit %} For more information on getting started with {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}, see "[AUTOTITLE](/codespaces/overview)."
 
 {% note %}

content/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-education-for-teachers/about-github-education-for-teachers.md

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Before applying for an individual discount, check if your learning community is
 * Stay in the know on what the student community is interested in by rewatching recent [Campus TV](https://www.twitch.tv/githubeducation) episodes. Campus TV is created by {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} and student community leaders and can be watched live or on demand.
 * Request a {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} swag bag with educational materials and goodies for your students.
 
-A free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is available to verified teachers with {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}. You will be automatically notified about the free subscription when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page in your account settings. For more information about subscribing to and using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, see "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/subscribing-to-copilot-as-an-individual-user)" and "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot)."
+A free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is available to verified teachers with {% data variables.product.prodname_education %}. See "[AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-free-access-to-copilot-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer)."
 
 ## Further reading