GESP GUIDE

Student Developer Pack Guide

Stripe - Complete Student Guide

Complete payments platform with APIs for online transactions, subscriptions, and marketplace payments.

Student guide based on official documentation. Not affiliated with Stripe or GitHub.

Quick Overview

📊 Key Details

  • Value: Waived transaction fees
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Category: Payment Processing
  • Duration: 2 years

✅ Eligibility

Verified student email required

🏷️ Tags

paymentsapiecommercesubscriptions

What is Stripe?

Stripe is complete payments platform with apis for online transactions, subscriptions, and marketplace payments. This makes it an essential tool for intermediate users who want to handle online transactions securely.

Key Features

  • Professional-grade functionality
  • User-friendly interface
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Community support
  • Regular updates and improvements

How to Redeem Stripe

Step 1: Verify Your GitHub Student Pack

  1. Go to GitHub Education
  2. Click “Get Student Benefits”
  3. Verify your student status with a valid .edu email or student ID
  4. Wait for approval (usually 1-7 business days)

Step 2: Access Stripe

  1. Once approved, visit your GitHub Student Pack dashboard
  2. Find “Stripe” in the partner offers list
  3. Click “Get access” or “Redeem offer”
  4. You’ll be redirected to Stripe’s redemption page

Step 3: Create Stripe Account

  1. Create a new account on Stripe’s website or log in to your existing account
  2. Use your student email address during registration
  3. Complete the business verification process (even for personal projects)
  4. Provide necessary tax and identification information

Step 4: Apply Student Benefits

  1. Navigate to your Stripe Dashboard
  2. Look for student benefits or fee waiver settings
  3. Apply the promotional code from GitHub Student Pack if required
  4. Verify that transaction fees are waived for qualifying transactions

Getting Started with Stripe

Start using Stripe by exploring its main features:

  1. Create your first test payment
  2. Set up your first product or subscription
  3. Integrate Stripe API into a simple application
  4. Test webhooks and event handling
  5. Explore Stripe Elements for custom payment forms

Best Practices

  • Start with test mode before going live
  • Follow PCI compliance guidelines
  • Use webhooks for reliable event handling
  • Keep your API keys secure
  • Monitor transactions and handle disputes promptly

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: “Student verification failed”

Solution: Make sure you’re using the same email address for both your GitHub Student Pack and Stripe account. Contact Stripe support if verification fails.

Issue: “Transaction fees still applying”

Solution: Check that your student benefits have been properly applied. It may take 24-48 hours for fee waivers to take effect.

Issue: “Account verification required”

Solution: Complete all required business verification steps, even for student projects. This includes providing tax information and identity verification.

Additional Resources

Support

If you need help with Stripe: