# Apply Copilot

## Create a GitHub account
If you don't already have one, create a [GitHub account](https://github.com). The GitHub account is free, so if you have not signed up yet, feel free to sign up, as it is a prerequisite before you can access the Student Developer Pack for Copilot.

## Verify your student status on GitHub

Go to the GitHub Student Developer Pack and verify your student status on GitHub. Follow the instructions [here](https://docs.github.com/en/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-global-campus-for-students/apply-to-github-global-campus-as-a-student).

You can see why you get rejected by using the [link](https://education.github.com/discount_requests/application).

## Be aware that [some common reasons for rejection](https://docs.github.com/en/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/github-global-campus-for-students/why-wasnt-my-application-to-global-campus-for-students-approved)

- Try to use the academic email from our school when applying
- Use English to answer all the questions and the proof should also be in English
- In the [public profile](https://github.com/settings/profile), try to make it clear enough. You can refer [here](https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-profile/customizing-your-profile/personalizing-your-profile) for more information.
- Use a camera from your smartphone or laptop to take a picture of your proof (like an Enrollment Letter)
- Another proof that can be used is the snapshot of your copy of the receipt of the tuition
- If you still have problem, try to contact the service via [here](https://support.github.com/contact/education) or go to the [discussion board](https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/categories/github-education)

## Install the "[GitHub Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot)" and "[Github Copilot Labs](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot-labs)" extension on the Visual Studio Marketplace.

- If you use the computer in SC 2004, there will be a compatibility issue. You need to install a version between 1.63 ~ 1.78 so that it will be compatible with the VSCode in SC 2004; follow the below steps: