Get Google Gemini Advanced Free for 1 Year (Save $240)

In the current AI arms race, the best tools are often locked behind a paywall. Google’s Gemini Advanced (powered by the massive 3 Pro model) is a game-changer for coding, data analysis, and multimodal tasks—but the $20/month price tag adds up to a steep $240 per year.

Here is the secret: Google is currently running a quiet promotion for students that waives this fee entirely for 12 months.

The best part? You don’t need to be currently enrolled in classes. By leveraging a specific registration portal at Pennsylvania State University (PSU), you can legally verify student status and unlock this offer in about 5 minutes.

Here is the complete walkthrough.

📋 The Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have these two things ready:

1. US Network Environment: You must be connected to a US IP address (via VPN) for the duration of this process. The offer page is geo-fenced.
2. Payment Method: A valid Visa or MasterCard (Credit or Debit).
   • Note: This is for identity verification only. We will cancel the subscription in the final step so you are never charged.

Step 1: Secure Your .EDU Credential

We need a valid student identity to unlock the offer. The PSU account creation portal is currently the fastest way to get one without strict verification hurdles.

1. Navigate to the PSU Account Creation Portal.
2. Fill in the Details:
   • Email: Use your real, primary email address. You will need to access this to receive a verification code.
   • Personal Info: For Name and Date of Birth, you can use aliases or random information—exact accuracy here is not verified.
3. Activate:
   • Enter the code sent to your email.
   • Once confirmed, the system will generate a @psu.edu User ID and allow you to set a password. Save these credentials immediately.

Step 2: Verify Eligibility

Critical: Double-check that your VPN is on and set to the US.

1. Go to the official promotion page: goo.gle/freepro.
2. Scroll down and look for the “Check Eligibility” button. (If you don’t see it, your IP isn’t being detected as US).
3. The Verification Form:
   • School: Search for and select Pennsylvania State University.
   • Email: Enter the @psu.edu address you just created.
4. SSO Login:
   • The site will redirect you to the PSU WebAccess login page.
   • Log in with your new PSU credentials. You should see a “Verification Successful” message.

Step 3: Activate the Subscription

Once verified, you will be redirected back to Google with a new button: “Subscribe to Google AI Pro”.

1. Checkout: Enter your card details.
2. Billing Address: Use a valid US Zip Code (e.g., 10001 for NY or 90210 for Beverly Hills). Do not use an international zip code.

🛑 Troubleshooting: The [OR_CCREU_06] Error

If your card is declined with this specific error code, don’t panic. It’s a common Google Pay security trigger.

The Fix:

1. Open Google Wallet in a new tab.
2. Manually add your payment method there first.
3. Return to the Gemini promo page and try checking out again. It should work instantly.

Step 4: The “Kill Switch” (Crucial)

You now have the service, but you also have a ticking clock. If you forget to cancel, you will be charged ~$240 next year.

The smart move is to cancel immediately. Google’s policy allows you to keep the full year of benefits even after cancellation.

1. Go to gemini.google.com.
2. Click Settings (bottom left) > Manage Subscription.
3. Find the “Google One AI Premium” plan and select Cancel Subscription.

Confirm the cancellation. You should see a message stating: “Your benefits will remain active until [Date], 2026.”

🚀 What You Just Unlocked

Congratulations. You now have access to a top-tier tech stack for free:

• Gemini 3 Pro: A massive 1M+ token context window for analyzing huge codebases or long documents.
• Advanced Data Analysis: Upload spreadsheets and let Python run the numbers.
• 2TB Google Drive Storage: Plenty of room for backups and assets.

Enjoy the upgrade. If this guide saved you money, share it with a friend before the offer expires.