Name mismatch issue for student verification - Multiple first names (ENI Madagascar)

[Zomahefa]

🏷️ Discussion Type

Bug

💬 Feature/Topic Area

Verification Help & Guidance

Hi everyone,

Hello GitHub Education Team,

My application for the Student Developer Pack keeps getting rejected automatically due to a name mismatch issue.

My full legal name on my official student card is RANAIVO Hary Manana Zo Mahefa (School: École Nationale d'Informatique - ENI Fianarantsoa).

My card lists multiple first names (Hary Manana Zo Mahefa) and last name (RANAIVO). The automated OCR scanner seems unable to match the long sequence of first names with my billing details, flagging it as a nickname/variation.

All my details (location in Fianarantsoa, academic year 2025-2026, and billing info) are fully updated and accurate. Could a human staff member please review and manually approve my academic affiliation?

Thank you very much!

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