Qualifications for G Suite for Education
G Suite for Education is a suite of free Google apps tailored specifically for schools. It is available globally to all educational institutions that qualify. Google reserves the right to determine an organization's eligibility for G Suite for Education and it takes about 2 weeks to process an application.
To qualify for G Suite for Education
K12 schools and higher-education institutions are eligible for G Suite for Education if they meet the criteria described below. The institution applying for G Suite for Education must submit the application. In addition, your school, college, or institution must confirm that it:
- Has verified not-for-profit status.
- Is a government-recognized, formally-accredited educational institution delivering nationally or internationally-approved certifications at primary, secondary, or third level.
Institutions not eligible for G Suite for Education
- Organizations that get academic or operational funding from national or local government, such as military academies and public libraries, do not qualify for G Suite for Education. G Suite Business may be a good option instead. For more information, see Choose your G Suite edition.
- Other registered nonprofit organizations do not qualify but may be eligible for G Suite for Nonprofits.
How the qualifications work
Here are some examples of fictional schools and organizations to explain how the qualifications work.
| Qualifies | Doesn't qualify |
|---|---|
| Park Elementary School | Park University fraternities, sororities, and student organizations |
| Park Middle School | Park sports teams, clubs, or instructional classes |
| Park High School | Third-party IT provider for Park Schools |
| Park School District | Park City Doctors Association |
| Park Technical College | Park teacher or student website or blog |
| Park Community College | Park Driving School |
| Park University | Park Church |
| Park University Department of Computer Science | Park Public Library |
Ready to sign up?
If your organization meets the above requirements, please sign up for G Suite for Education.
When you complete and submit your application for G Suite for Education, you are automatically entered into a 14-day trial while our Approval Team processes your application.
