Streaming Services with Student Discounts: The Best Deals for Your Student Budget
Being a student comes with plenty of expenses, but entertainment doesn’t have to add to that. Many popular streaming services offer exclusive student discounts, letting you binge your favorite shows, watch new movies, and enjoy all the music you want – for much less than the regular price. Here’s a roundup of the best streaming deals available for students so you can save money while staying entertained.
Spotify Premium Student (with Hulu)
Student price: Free for 1 month, then $5.99/month
Spotify’s student plan is one of the best streaming deals out there. For just $5.99 a month, you get Spotify Premium, which includes ad-free music streaming, unlimited skips, and offline downloads. But that’s not all – this student deal also comes bundled with Hulu (ad-supported plan). That means you get millions of songs and exclusive podcasts, plus full access to a huge library of TV shows, movies, and Hulu Originals, making it an excellent student bundle for all movie and music fans.
How to sign up: Go to the Spotify Student page and verify your student status through SheerID.
Hulu Student Plan
Student price: $1.99/month
If you don’t need Spotify, Hulu has a fantastic student plan that costs just $1.99/month. The regular price is $7.99/month, which means this student deal cuts the cost by about 75% and is one of the most affordable streaming options for students. The discount applies to Hulu’s basic ad-supported plan and remains valid until you graduate. You get access to thousands of movies, TV shows, and Hulu Originals, such as The Handmaid’s Tale and Paradise. If you’re all about binge-watching, this deal is unbeatable.
How to sign up: Go to the Hulu Student page and verify your student status through SheerID.
Amazon Prime Student (with Prime Video)
Student price: Free for 6 months, then $7.49/month
Amazon Prime Student is one of the best all-in-one deals. It provides a six-month free trial, followed by a monthly fee of $7.49, which is 50% off the regular Prime membership. This membership includes all Prime benefits, so you not only get fast shipping and exclusive student deals on Amazon but also access to Prime Video’s vast catalog of movies, TV shows, and Amazon Originals. With hit series like The Rig, Fallout, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, it’s a solid choice for entertainment.
How to sign up: Go to the Amazon Prime Student page and verify your student status using your .edu email address.
Max Student Plan
Student price: $4.99/month for up to 12 months
Max (formerly HBO Max) offers college students a great deal with a 50% discount on its ad-supported plan, bringing the cost down to $4.99 monthly for up to 12 months. With this student plan, you have access to a massive library of high-quality content, including ongoing HBO shows like Euphoria, The White Lotus, and Hacks, and popular HBO series like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, and The Wire. Max also has a wide selection of movies, including hit films like The Batman, Dune, and Barbie.
How to sign up: Go to the Max Student page and verify your student status with UNiDAYS.
Apple Music Student Plan (with Apple TV+)
Student price: Free for 1 month, then $5.99/month
Apple offers students a sweet student deal that includes Apple Music and Apple TV+ for $5.99 per month. Since Apple Music costs $10.99 per month and Apple TV+ is $9.99 per month, this student bundle offers a total discount of over 70%. You can stream over 100 million songs without ads on all your Apple devices and enjoy original series like Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, and Severance. The student discount is available for up to 48 months (four years) and requires verification of student status.
How to sign up: Go to the Apple Music page, look for the student plan and follow the onscreen instructions to verify your student status.
Paramount+ Student Plan
Student price: $5.99/month
Paramount+ offers students 25% off their monthly plan, which features live sports, including NFL games and UEFA Champions League, hit movies and exclusive originals like Halo and 1923, and classic shows from CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, and Comedy Central. This student discount applies to their Essential Plan, so you’ll still see ads but get premium content at a lower price. If you’re into sports, classic sitcoms, or just love variety, this might be a great option.
How to sign up: Go to the Paramount+ page and verify your student status by entering your personal data.
Peacock Student Plan
Student price: $2.99/month for 12 months
Students can get Peacock Premium for $2.99 monthly for 12 months, which is over 60% down from the regular $7.99 monthly subscription. This plan includes access to hit shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Yellowstone, and originals like Poker Face and Apples Never Fall. You also get live sports, including college basketball and Premier League soccer, new and popular movies (all eight Harry Potter films!), reality shows, and documentaries.
How to sign up: Go to the Peacock Student page and verify your student status with SheerID.
FAQs about Student Discounts and Steaming Services
Which streaming services offer student discounts?
Many streaming services offer student discounts, making entertainment more affordable. Hulu, Max, Peacock, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ are among those providing special pricing for students. Discounts vary, with some offering monthly savings, free trial periods, or bundled deals.
Does Netflix have a student discount?
Netflix does not offer a student discount. The company keeps its subscription pricing the same for all users, with no special student deals. Netflix Standard with Ads plan costs $7.99 per month and is the most affordable option for this streaming service.
Does Disney+ have a student discount?
Disney+ doesn’t have a direct student discount, but you can still find savings through platforms like Student Beans or UNiDAYS, which occasionally offer special student deals. You can currently get 15% off a 12-month Disney+ subscription through these student discount sites. Sometimes, you can also get Disney+ for less as an add-on to a Hulu plan.
What is the cheapest streaming service for students?
Hulu offers the most affordable standalone student plan at $1.99/month for their ad-supported subscription. If you’re looking for a bundle deal, Spotify Premium Student includes both Spotify and Hulu for just $5.99/month.
How do I sign up for a student discount on streaming services?
Most streaming services verify student status through SheerID or UNiDAYS. To qualify, you’ll typically need to provide an .edu email address or proof of enrollment.
Please note that all the prices, offers, and deals mentioned in this blog were as of 3/14/2025 and may change at any time.
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