Overview

• Google announced U.S. college students can access Gemini Advanced for free for a full year if they sign up by June 30, 2025.
• The offer includes Pro models, Deep Research, Veo 2 video generator, NotebookLM, Gemini Live, and 2TB of Google Drive storage.
• Eligibility requires a valid .edu email address, allowing broad participation from students and others with access to academic email accounts.
• Normally priced at $20 per month, Gemini Advanced is part of Google's strategy to drive adoption and compete with OpenAI's similar student promotion.
• This move aligns with CEO Sundar Pichai's goal of reaching 500 million Gemini users by the end of 2025.