Every Streaming Student Discount In 2026
Students can cut their streaming bills dramatically in 2026: Hulu (With Ads) is $1.99/month instead of $11.99, Spotify Premium Student is $6.99/month and includes Hulu, Peacock Premium is $5.99/month for 12 months, HBO Max Basic With Ads is $5.49/month, Paramount+ is 50% off any plan, YouTube Premium is $8.99/month, and Amazon Prime Student is free for 6 months, then $7.49/month with Prime Video included. Nearly every deal verifies your enrollment through SheerID (HBO Max uses UNiDAYS), takes a couple of minutes, and must be re-verified each year. Here is every streaming student discount worth grabbing, current as of August 2026.
Hulu — $1.99/Month (Best Single-Service Deal)
Hulu's student deal drops the ad-supported plan from $11.99 to $1.99/month — an 83% discount — and it lasts for your entire college enrollment, not just one year. You must be enrolled at a US Title IV-accredited college or university, and both new and existing Hulu-billed subscribers qualify (existing subscribers on Premium or a bundle must switch to the standalone With Ads plan). There is no free trial on this deal, and you cannot stack it with bundle pricing. Full plan context in our Hulu pricing guide.
Spotify Premium Student — $6.99/Month With Hulu Included
The single best value in student streaming: Spotify Premium plus Hulu (With Ads) for $6.99/month, two services that would otherwise cost about $25 combined. New Spotify Premium users may also get their first month free. The offer runs for up to 4 years with annual re-verification through SheerID. If you take this bundle you do not need the standalone Hulu deal above — see our step-by-step guide to activating Hulu through Spotify.
Peacock — $5.99/Month For 12 Months
Peacock's student discount cuts Premium (with ads) from $10.99 to $5.99/month for 12 months, renewable at the then-current student rate if you re-verify. You need to be 18+, enrolled in a degree program at a Title IV-accredited US school, and verified through SheerID. Existing subscribers can redeem it too, though you may need to cancel a current plan first. Not a student? Peacock also runs a separate Young Adult discount for anyone 18–24. Details on regular plans: how much Peacock Premium costs.
HBO Max — $5.49/Month
US college students get HBO Max Basic With Ads for $5.49/month instead of $10.99 — half price. This is the one major deal that verifies through UNiDAYS rather than SheerID. Compare the full plan lineup in our HBO Max pricing breakdown.
Paramount+ — 50% Off Essential Or Premium
Paramount+ gives verified students 50% off either tier for 12 months: Essential (with ads) drops from $8.99 to about $4.50/month, and Premium from $13.99 to about $7/month. You can re-verify to keep the discount, and monthly or annual billing both qualify. One catch: existing subscribers must cancel and re-subscribe through the education offer page to get the rate. See current Paramount+ plans & prices.
YouTube Premium — $8.99/Month
After the 2026 price increase pushed the individual plan to $15.99, the student plan at $8.99/month is a 44% saving on ad-free YouTube, background play, and YouTube Music. Verification is through SheerID, renewable annually for up to 4 years.
Amazon Prime Student — 6 Months Free, Then $7.49/Month
Prime Student gives you a 6-month free trial, then costs $7.49/month (or $69/year) — half the regular Prime price — and includes Prime Video, Amazon Music Prime, and free shipping. Notably, Amazon extends this offer to all 18–24-year-olds, student or not. Prime Video's ad-free upgrade still costs extra.
Apple Music Student — $5.99/Month With Apple TV Thrown In
Apple Music's student plan is $5.99/month (regular $10.99) and currently includes Apple TV at no extra charge — two subscriptions for roughly half the price of one. Verification runs through UNiDAYS in the Apple Music app.
Quick Comparison
- Hulu (With Ads): $1.99/month — entire enrollment
- Peacock Premium: $5.99/month — 12 months, renewable
- HBO Max Basic: $5.49/month
- Paramount+ Essential: ~$4.50/month — 12 months, renewable
- Apple Music + Apple TV: $5.99/month
- Spotify Premium + Hulu: $6.99/month — up to 4 years
- Prime Student: 6 months free, then $7.49/month
- YouTube Premium: $8.99/month
Who Has No Student Discount
Netflix and Disney+ offer no student pricing at all — your cheapest paths there are the ad-supported tiers (see Netflix pricing). Live TV services like YouTube TV, Fubo, and Sling also skip student deals. If a service is not listed above, assume any "student discount" site you find for it is an affiliate funnel, not a real offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do streaming services verify student status?
Almost all use SheerID: you submit your name, school, and school email or enrollment documents, and get approved in minutes. HBO Max and Apple use UNiDAYS, which works the same way. Most deals require re-verification every 12 months.
Can graduate students get these discounts?
Usually yes — Hulu, Peacock, and Paramount+ explicitly cover any degree program at an accredited (Title IV) US institution. Spotify limits its offer to higher-education enrollment for up to 4 years total.
Can I stack the Spotify bundle with the Hulu student deal?
No — the Spotify bundle already includes the same Hulu (With Ads) plan, so pick one. The Spotify route is the better deal if you want music too.
What happens when I graduate?
When you can no longer verify enrollment, the subscription rolls to the regular price at your next billing date. Set a reminder so the jump does not surprise you.