Unable to join in GitHub Education ( Teacher Application)

[kvvs172]

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Question

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Re-verification/Repeat Application

Hi everyone,

Iam unable to join in GitHub Education ( Teacher Application).
unfortunately system not able to verify your academic status
Unable to Complete a teacher application to unlock tools and resources for your educational journey.

The following Error Came

1. Your document does not appear to indicate you as a faculty member. If you meant to apply as a student, please cancel your application and reapply here.

2. Please ensure that your academic affiliation document contains your last name exactly as it appears in your GitHub billing information. If you have only a single legal name, enter it in both the first and last name fields of your GitHub billing information.

3. The GitHub account you are using was recently created, and you appear to be having difficulty demonstrating your academic affiliation. Please wait a few days then try again.

4. Please ensure that your academic affiliation document contains your first name exactly as it appears in your GitHub billing information. Variations of your name and nicknames are unacceptable.

5. You are unlikely to be verified until you have completed your GitHub user profile with your full name exactly as it appears in your academic affiliation document. Please do not use a variation of your name or a nickname. Once you have updated your profile information log out and log back into GitHub before re-applying.

[whoismehfooz]

Hi,

The error message suggests that GitHub is unable to verify your academic affiliation, but it does not necessarily mean that your application is permanently rejected.

I would recommend checking the following before submitting another application:

1. Make sure you are applying as a student or teacher. If you selected the wrong category, cancel the current application and start again with the correct one.

2. Check your GitHub billing information. Your first and last name should match your academic document exactly. Avoid nicknames, abbreviations, or different spellings.

3. Check your GitHub profile. Make sure your full name is entered exactly as it appears on your academic document, then log out and back in before reapplying.

4. Use a document that clearly shows your academic affiliation. If you are applying as a teacher, the document should indicate that you are a faculty member. If you are applying as a student, use a document that clearly establishes your student status.

5. If your account was created recently, wait a few days and try again. The error specifically mentions that GitHub may need additional time to verify academic affiliation for newer accounts.

If all of these details are correct and the application still fails, I would recommend contacting GitHub Education Support and including the exact error message, your academic document type, and the steps you have already tried.

I hope this helps. Good luck with your application!

[kvvs172]

Thank you for you guidance