introduces free option earlier in doc

Author: jules-p

content/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot.md

@@ -11,7 +11,9 @@ shortTitle: Billing for GitHub Copilot
 
 If you want to use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you will need a subscription for your {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} personal account. For more information about {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, see "[About {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}](/en/copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot)."
 
-You can set up a one-time 60-day trial to evaluate {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. To begin a trial, you will need to choose a monthly or yearly billing cycle, and provide a payment method. If you do not cancel the trial before the end of the 60 days, the trial will automatically convert to a paid subscription. You can cancel your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} trial at any time during the 60 days and you won't be charged. If you cancel before the end of the trial, you will continue to have access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} until the 60-day trial period ends. For more information, see "[Managing your GitHub Copilot subscription](/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/managing-your-github-copilot-subscription)".
+If you are a student, or a maintainer of a popular open source project on {% data variables.product.company_short %}, you may be eligible for a free {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription. If you are not eligible for a free subscription, a paid subscription is available. 
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+Before starting a paid subscription, you can set up a one-time 60-day trial to evaluate {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. To begin a trial, you will need to choose a monthly or yearly billing cycle, and provide a payment method. If you do not cancel the trial before the end of the 60 days, the trial will automatically convert to a paid subscription. You can cancel your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} trial at any time during the 60 days and you won't be charged. If you cancel before the end of the trial, you will continue to have access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} until the 60-day trial period ends. For more information, see "[Managing your GitHub Copilot subscription](/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/managing-your-github-copilot-subscription)".
 
 ## {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} pricing