Students can save significantly on streaming subscriptions, with discounts ranging from 15% to 83% off regular prices. Most major video and music streaming platforms now offer student-specific pricing verified through services like SheerID, UNiDAYS, or Student Beans. Notable holdouts include Netflix, which does not offer any student discount. This report covers all major services with active student deals as of March 2026.
Video Streaming Services
Hulu
Hulu offers one of the deepest student discounts in streaming. College students can get Hulu (With Ads) for just $1.99/month, down from $11.99/month — an 83% savings. The discount remains valid for the entire duration of college enrollment, with status verified through SheerID. Both new and existing Hulu-billed subscribers enrolled at a U.S. Title IV-accredited college or university are eligible. The discount applies only to the Hulu (With Ads) plan and cannot be combined with bundle pricing.
Peacock
Peacock Premium is available to students for $5.99/month for 12 months, compared to the standard $10.99/month. Students must be 18 or older and enrolled in a Title IV-accredited U.S. college or university, with verification through SheerID. The deal is renewable annually upon re-verification. Peacock also extends a similar “Young Adult” discount to anyone aged 18–24, regardless of student status.
Max (formerly HBO Max)
Max offers a 50% student discount on its Basic With Ads plan, bringing the price to $4.99–$5.49/month for up to 12 months. Verification is handled through UNiDAYS, and the student must be enrolled at a U.S.-accredited college or university. Only the ad-supported plan qualifies for this discount. Students can re-verify at the end of 12 months to continue.
Paramount+
Paramount+ now offers 50% off any plan for verified students. This brings the Essential plan to approximately $4.50/month and the Premium plan to $6.99/month. The discount lasts for 12 months with annual re-verification required via SheerID. This is a significant upgrade from the previous 25% discount that applied only to the Essential plan.
Amazon Prime Student
Amazon Prime Student provides a 6-month free trial followed by a 50% discount at $7.49/month (versus $14.99/month for standard Prime). This includes full access to Prime Video, Prime Music, free two-day shipping, and other Prime benefits. Students must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. college and can maintain the discounted rate for up to four years.
Disney+
Disney+ does not offer a direct student discount but provides 15% off annual subscriptions through third-party platforms like UNiDAYS and Student Beans. This reduces the ad-supported annual plan from approximately $79.99 to around $67.99 per year. The discount applies only to the annual ad-supported plan, not monthly or ad-free options.
Sling TV
Sling TV partners with Student Beans to offer $10 off per month for 6 months on any base plan (Orange, Blue, or Orange + Blue). After the 6-month promotional period, pricing reverts to the standard rate. Students must verify their status through Student Beans to access the deal.
MUBI
MUBI offers university students approximately 40% off its standard subscription rate. The student plan starts with a 30-day free trial before the discounted monthly rate kicks in. The offer is available globally to all university students regardless of their course of study, and student subscribers gain access to a special student film collection.
Music Streaming Services
Spotify Premium Student
Spotify’s student plan costs $6.99/month in the U.S. (versus $12.99/month for standard Premium) and includes access to Hulu (With Ads) as a bundled bonus. Students must be 18 or older and enrolled at an accredited higher education institution, with verification handled via SheerID. The plan can be maintained for up to 4 years with annual re-verification.
Apple Music Student Plan
Apple Music’s student plan is $5.99/month and includes free access to Apple TV+. The plan is available for up to 48 months, and students verify their enrollment status through their university email. This effectively bundles two services — music streaming and video content — at a steep discount.
YouTube Music/Premium Student
YouTube Premium’s student plan costs $7.99/month, offering ad-free YouTube and YouTube Music, background play, and offline downloads. A 1-month free trial is available for new student subscribers. Verification of student status is required annually.
Tidal Student Plan
Tidal offers a 50% student discount, bringing the cost to approximately $5.50/month instead of the standard $11/month. High school students aged 16 and older are also eligible, which is broader than most competitors. Tidal includes a 30-day free trial, and re-verification is required annually through SheerID.
SoundCloud Go+
SoundCloud Go+ provides a 50% student discount, bringing the premium tier to roughly half its regular price. Students gain ad-free listening and offline access to the full SoundCloud catalog. Verification is handled through SheerID or Student Beans.
Comparison Table
| Service | Regular Price | Student Price | Savings | Verification | Duration |
| Hulu (With Ads) | $11.99/mo | $1.99/mo | 83% | SheerID | While enrolled |
| Peacock Premium | $10.99/mo | $5.99/mo | ~45% | SheerID | 12 months |
| Max (With Ads) | $9.99/mo | $4.99/mo | 50% | UNiDAYS | 12 months |
| Paramount+ Essential | $8.99/mo | $4.50/mo | 50% | SheerID | 12 months |
| Amazon Prime | $14.99/mo | $7.49/mo | 50% | Amazon | Up to 4 years |
| Disney+ (Annual) | $79.99/yr | ~$67.99/yr | 15% | Student Beans/UNiDAYS | 12 months |
| Sling TV | $45.99+/mo | $10 off/mo | ~22% | Student Beans | 6 months |
| MUBI | ~$14.99/mo | ~$9.99/mo | 40% | University email | While enrolled |
| Spotify Premium | $12.99/mo | $6.99/mo | 46% | SheerID | Up to 4 years |
| Apple Music | $10.99/mo | $5.99/mo | 45% | University email | Up to 48 months |
| YouTube Premium | $13.99/mo | $7.99/mo | 43% | SheerID | Annual renewal |
| Tidal | $11/mo | $5.50/mo | 50% | SheerID | Annual renewal |
| SoundCloud Go+ | ~$9.99/mo | ~$4.99/mo | 50% | SheerID/Student Beans | Annual renewal |
Services Without Student Discounts
Netflix remains the most prominent streaming service that does not offer any student discount. Netflix applies standardized pricing for all users regardless of student or military status, and has also discontinued its free trial. Students looking to save on Netflix can opt for the ad-supported tier at $7.99/month or share within a household under Netflix’s password-sharing rules.
Eligibility and Verification
Most student discounts require enrollment at a Title IV-accredited college or university in the United States. The three primary verification platforms are:
- SheerID — Used by Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, Spotify, Tidal, and SoundCloud
- UNiDAYS — Used by Max (HBO Max) and Disney+
- Student Beans — Used by Sling TV and Disney+, and as an alternate for several other services
Most discounts require annual re-verification of student status. Students typically need a valid .edu email address or proof of enrollment, and must be at least 18 years old (though Tidal accepts students from age 16). Maximum eligibility typically caps at 4 years, though Apple Music extends to 48 months.
Best Bundle Strategies
Students seeking maximum value should consider combining discounts strategically. Spotify Premium Student at $6.99/month bundles both Spotify and Hulu (With Ads), which alone would cost nearly $25/month at full price. Similarly, Apple Music’s student plan at $5.99/month includes Apple TV+, effectively offering two services for the price of one discounted subscription. For comprehensive video streaming, pairing Hulu’s standalone student deal ($1.99/month) with Peacock ($5.99/month) and Paramount+ ($4.50/month) yields three major platforms for under $13/month total — less than the cost of a single standard Netflix subscription.
