Github Copilot for student not available after Approved (purple coloured approved status).

[Likhin-HS]

Hi everyone,

I had got green approval status 4 days ago. Yesterday it turned into purple approval status but still I can't access the github copilot why?

[AronSoto]

Hi @Likhin-HS

It sounds like you're experiencing a transition in your approval status, and I can understand how confusing that might be. Here's what might be happening and what you can do next:

1. Green to Purple Status: The green approval status typically indicates that your request has been approved. The purple status could mean your account is in a pending activation phase, possibly waiting for final provisioning or a system update on GitHub's end.

2. Access to GitHub Copilot: Even after approval, it might take some time for Copilot access to be fully enabled. Sometimes, this delay happens due to account synchronization issues or high demand.

Important

But remember that if you use VSC and want to use Copilot you must first claim it in the second option which refers to logging into your account. Follow the steps in this video I also recommend you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QAYC1M0epA&ab_channel=CSPsyco

3. Double-Check Your Account: Ensure that:

   • Your GitHub Education Pack or any associated subscription includes Copilot access.
   • Your billing and payment settings (if applicable) are correct.

4. Contact Support: If the issue persists beyond a reasonable wait time, the best course of action is to contact GitHub Support directly through this link. Provide them with the timeline of events (e.g., when you received the green status, when it changed to purple, etc.) to help them resolve the issue quickly.

5. Community Discussions: You might also want to check out GitHub Discussions or forums to see if others are experiencing similar delays and whether there’s a known resolution.

Hopefully this is just a temporary problem and your access to Copilot will be enabled soon. Good luck bro