Figma site wont publish using an educational account

Hello, I am using an educational account (higher education) and have created a site on figma sites (it is my only design). When I try to publish the site asks me to upgrade and states I have a starter plan even though my account says educational (see 2nd image). This should not happen as it is my only design, and an educational license permits one free puyblished site. Can someone help me figure out why it wont publish? thanks.