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Free .ME domain for a year plus discounts on other TLDs—student-only.

Namecheap's student program hands you a free .ME domain for 12 months, plus 20–40% off other extensions like .com and .co. You also get GitHub Pages hosting bundled in, a basic logo maker, and business card templates. The catch: you need a valid .edu email to claim it, and the free domain doesn't renew automatically—you'll pay full price after year one unless you switch registrars. Solid for getting a personal site or portfolio live without friction, but don't treat it as permanent infrastructure.

2 tiers

Tier 1

Free .ME Domain Bundle

Complete free bundle for university students including domain, hosting, and professional tools

$50

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Application difficulty: Easy Benefits: Strong Duration: 1 year

Benefits

  • Free .ME domain for 1 year (typically $8.88 value)
  • GitHub Pages hosting setup included
  • Professional logo maker and business card design tools
  • SSL certificate included
  • Access to educational resources and Guru Guides

Eligibility

  • University students with .edu email address
  • Faculty and staff with .edu email address
  • Must be from US, UK, Canadian, or Australian universities
  • Must be at least 13 years old
  • One domain per TLD per household/business

How to apply

  1. 1

    Visit nc.me Website

    Go to the Namecheap Education Program website

    Start Application →
  2. 2

    Search for Domain

    Use the domain search tool to find your desired domain name

    Search Domain →
  3. 3

    Verify Student Status

    Verify your student status using your .edu email address

    Verify Email →
  4. 4

    Complete Registration

    Complete the registration process and receive GitHub Pages setup link

    Complete Setup →
Apply for Free .ME Domain Bundle →

Tier 2

Discounted Domain Options

Additional domain extensions available at discounted rates for students

$25

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Application difficulty: Easy Benefits: Standard Duration: 1 year

Benefits

  • .io domain for $24.88 (first year discount)
  • .tech domain for $0.48 (first year discount)
  • .com domain for $8.88 (first year discount)
  • .website domain for $0.48 (first year discount)

Eligibility

  • Same eligibility as free .ME domain
  • Must be enrolled in supported university
  • Limited to one domain per TLD per household

How to apply

  1. 1

    Access Through nc.me

    Access discounted domains through the main education program

    View Options →
Apply for Discounted Domain Options →

Pros

  • ✓ Free .ME domain for 12 months with no credit card required upfront
  • ✓ 20–40% recurring discounts on renewals for other TLDs (.com, .co, .net)
  • ✓ GitHub Pages hosting integration included; logo and business card tools bundled

Cons

  • ✗ Requires active .edu email address; no alumni or corporate accounts
  • ✗ Free domain expires after one year; renewal at full market price (~$9–15/year)
  • ✗ Limited to one free domain per account; additional domains cost full price

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the free education bundle?
The free bundle includes a .ME domain for one year, GitHub Pages hosting setup, logo maker tool, business card designer, and SSL certificate. After the first year, GitHub Pages costs $15/year with auto-renewal.
Who is eligible for the program?
University students, faculty, and staff with .edu email addresses from US, UK, Canadian, and Australian universities. You must be at least 13 years old and have a valid educational email address.
How many domains can I get?
You can get one domain per TLD (domain extension) per household/business. For example, you could get one .me domain and one .com domain, but not two .me domains.
What happens after the first year?
The .ME domain will auto-renew at regular pricing. GitHub Pages will cost $15/year. You'll receive a 30-day notification email before renewal with an option to opt-out.
What universities are supported?
The program supports universities in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. If your university is not listed, you can request consideration for inclusion in the program.
How do I set up GitHub Pages?
After completing registration, you'll receive a link to set up GitHub Pages. If you don't receive the confirmation email, check your spam folder.

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