Heroku (Salesforce) for Students: $312 in total platform credits, drawn down at $13/month over 24 months
Heroku for GitHub Students via GitHub Student Developer Pack
What you get
- $312 in total platform credits, drawn down at $13/month over 24 months
- can be used on Heroku's own products such as Dynos, Postgres, and Key-Value Store
- cannot be used for paid third-party add-ons.
From the official page: “you will receive one allocation of platform credits worth $312, which will burn down at a rate of $13 per month over 24 months”
How to claim
- Claim the offer from within the GitHub Student Pack
- Add a credit/debit card
- Credits burn down monthly starting on the 1st of the month your application is approved
Eligibility
Must be in the GitHub Student Developer Pack and at least 18 years old; the account must have a credit/debit card on file (usage beyond $13/month is charged to the card); cannot be applied to Teams accounts; non-transferable; participants from the October 2022 version of the program can no longer apply.
Expiry & renewal rules
24 months; unused monthly credits do not roll over (they expire at the end of each month); after 24 months any remaining credit is void - shut down your resources yourself or your card will be charged.
Availability
Not specified on the official page. Most student programs require enrollment verification; some restrict by region.
FAQ
Is Heroku (Salesforce) still free for students in 2026?
Yes, as of Oct 21, 2026. $312 in total platform credits, drawn down at $13/month over 24 months Always double-check the official page before relying on an offer — terms do change.
Do I need a credit card? How long does the Heroku (Salesforce) student offer last?
The official page does not state a card requirement clearly — expect to check during signup. Duration details are under Expiry & renewal above. Duration: 24 months; unused monthly credits do not roll over (they expire at the end of each month); after 24 months any remaining credit is void - shut down your resources yourself or your card will be charged.
What's the catch with Heroku (Salesforce)'s student program?
The honest caveats: 24 months; unused monthly credits do not roll over (they expire at the end of each month); after 24 months any remaining credit is void - shut down your resources yourself or your card will be charged.. Student programs are usually limited to non-commercial use, may require yearly re-verification, and can be discontinued with little notice — that is exactly why this page exists. Verify on the official page before building anything on top of a free tier.