[jasonkeene]

Github already offers free micro plan (5 private repos) for verified students. Unlimited private repos is a rather big hammer and might attract abuse.

edit for link: https://github.com/edu

[winter_blue]

Thanks a lot for that! This has come really useful. I just finished up this summer, but my .edu address still works! This is awesome! :)

[DennisP]

If you're on Coursera there's a good chance you don't have a .edu address.

Maybe Coursera should host private repos?