Laptops and backpacks may dominate back to school shopping, but student discounts on streaming services can also help you save money. Some of the best streaming services like Hulu and Prime Video offer compelling student discounts on streaming services that can knock up to 75% off the price of a full subscription.
Each streaming provider will have its own criteria for student eligibility, but most of the time, any student with an edu-based email address can qualify. Many of these discounts are valid for as long as you're enrolled, so it's easy for the savings to add up over time.
One of the best student discounts on streaming services comes courtesy of Amazon. The e-comm giant offers a free 6-month Amazon Prime trial if you're a student. In addition to fast delivery, Amazon Prime Student includes access to Prime Video, Amazon Music Prime, and Prime Gaming. After your trial period is up, you can cancel or opt to pay $7.49/month or $69/year. That's half the price of a traditional Prime membership.
Not to be outdone, Walmart Plus now includes free access to Paramount Plus at no additional cost. Walmart Plus costs $98/year or $12.95/month. You can sign up via Walmart's website.
To help you save on your entertainment, we've rounded up the best student discounts on streaming services you can get right now. If you or your parents are already paying for these services, make sure to cancel them and sign up again via the student discount. (For more savings, follow our back to school sales coverage).
Best student discounts on streaming services
Student discounts on streaming services comparison
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Regular Price (monthly) | Student Price (monthly) | Free trial |
| Amazon Prime | $14.99 | $7.49 | 6 months |
| Hulu | $7.99 | $1.99 | No |
| Spotify | $21.98 | $5.99 | 1 month |
| Paramount Plus | $5.99 | $4.50 | 7 days |
| YouTube Premium | $11.99 | $6.99 | 1 month |
| Apple Music | $9.99 | $5.99 | 1 month |
What to know about student discounts on streaming services
- Eligibility: Practically all streaming services will require that you prove your eligibility before you can sign up for their student services. A lot of times, you'll need to verify your student eligibility via a third party service such as SheerID. These services require that you enroll in an accredited, Title IV higher education institution (college or university).
- Duration: Some services require that you verify your student eligibility every 12 months. Other student plans will last for a duration of four years only.
- Beware of add-ons: All student discounts on streaming services offer generous savings. However, be careful of adding on too many discounted services to your student plan. Amazon Prime Student, for instance, lets you add Prime Video channels for $1/month.
Which services don't offer student discounts?
Disney Plus, Netflix, and HBO Max are three of the biggest streaming services that don't offer student discounts. Likewise, Sling TV once offered a student discount, but has since discontinued its student program. Make sure to follow our Sling TV deals and Sling TV promo codes coverage for other ways to save on your Sling subscription. Alternatively, check out our guides to this week's best Hulu promo codes, Paramount Plus coupon codes, and Peacock TV promo codes.
