Last updated: November 9, 2026 · On November 9, 2026 we checked Spotify’s official Premium Student page, the Spotify Premium plans page, and the Spotify Support articles “Premium Student” and “Hulu with Premium Student.” Spotify can change prices, trials and eligibility rules at any time, so confirm the current terms on spotify.com before you subscribe.
- Yes, Spotify has a student discount: Premium Student costs $6.99 per month plus tax in the US, compared with $12.99 per month for Premium Individual.
- Free trial: Spotify’s student page offers 1 month free, then $6.99 per month, if you haven’t tried Premium before.
- Hulu included: the US offer currently includes Hulu (With Ads) at no extra cost, subject to eligibility.
- Who qualifies: students over 18 enrolled at an eligible US Title IV accredited college or university. Verification is done by SheerID.
- Time limits: you must re-verify every 12 months, and the discount lasts up to 4 years in total.
- No promo code: the discount comes from verifying your student status, not from a code.
Spotify Premium Student is one of the easiest student discounts to use. You pay about half the price of a regular Premium plan, and US students also get Hulu’s ad-supported plan bundled in. The catch is that you have to prove you are enrolled, re-verify every year, and the discount stops after four years.
This guide covers what Spotify officially says about Premium Student in November 2026: the price, the free trial, the Hulu bundle, who qualifies, how SheerID verification works, the fine print, and how the student plan compares with Spotify’s Individual, Duo and Family plans.
Spotify student discount at a glance (November 2026)
| Item | What Spotify officially says | Status on Nov 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Plan name | Spotify Premium Student | Active in the US |
| Price | $6.99 per month + tax after the trial | Listed on spotify.com/us/student |
| Free trial | “$0 for 1 month, then $6.99 per month after” | Only if you haven’t tried Premium before |
| Bundle | Hulu (With Ads), “subject to eligibility” | Included at no extra cost |
| Who qualifies | Students over 18 at an eligible US Title IV accredited college or university | Your school must appear in the SheerID form |
| Verification | SheerID, a third-party service | School portal login or proof of enrollment |
| Re-verification | Renew and re-verify every 12 months | Required yearly |
| Maximum length | Up to 4 years (first year plus up to 3 more 12-month periods) | In Spotify’s terms and support page |
| Promo code | None mentioned. Price comes from student verification | No public code |
Based on spotify.com and support.spotify.com, checked November 9, 2026. Spotify can change terms without notice.
How Spotify Premium Student works
Premium Student is the same ad-free Spotify Premium experience on one account, sold at a lower price to verified college students. On the US student page, Spotify lists it at $6.99 per month plus tax after a 1-month free trial. Spotify says the price may change and that it will notify you first.
In the US, the plan also gives you access to Hulu (With Ads). You pay one bill to Spotify for both services. Hulu runs in its own app or on hulu.com, not inside the Spotify app.
Spotify’s Premium plans page lists Premium Individual at $12.99 per month. That means a student saves $6 per month on music alone, or $72 a year before tax. Spotify’s student page also advertises “Save up to $17.99/month” when you count the Hulu plan.
Who qualifies for the Spotify student discount?
- College or university students: you must be enrolled at an eligible US Title IV accredited college or university. High school students are not covered by the US offer.
- Age: Spotify’s student page says you must be above the age of 18.
- Your school must be listed: Spotify Support says that if your school isn’t in the SheerID verification form, you aren’t eligible at this time.
- Free trial for new Premium users: the 1-month free trial is only for people who haven’t tried Premium before. Past Premium users can still subscribe at the student price, just without the free month.
- Studying abroad: Spotify Support says you can keep the discount abroad, but your Spotify account’s country must match where you study, and you must pay with a payment method from that country.
Spotify Support also notes that you do not need to register your student email with Spotify. Your enrollment is checked through SheerID instead.
How to get Spotify Premium Student, step by step
- Go to the official page. Open spotify.com/us/student and choose to get started.
- Log in or create a Spotify account. You can apply the discount to a new or existing account.
- Complete the SheerID form. Search for your school. If it isn’t listed, you can’t get the discount for now.
- Prove your enrollment. Spotify Support says you either log in to your school’s portal or upload proof of enrollment.
- Wait for the decision. SheerID emails you a decision. Spotify says this can take several days. For eligibility problems, contact SheerID support.
- Subscribe to Premium Student. Use the confirmation email, then return to your Spotify account and subscribe with an eligible payment method.
- Activate Hulu. Once Premium Student is active, go to the services page in your Spotify account and activate Hulu (With Ads).
The Hulu bundle: what to know
- Which Hulu plan: Hulu (With Ads) only. Spotify Support says the offer can’t be combined with other Hulu plans or add-ons.
- Existing Hulu subscribers: you can use your current Hulu account or create a new one. The student page says this works only if you have no Hulu add-ons and pay Hulu directly, not through a third party such as Roku or Amazon. Your Hulu billing moves to Spotify.
- Wrong Hulu account: Spotify Support says to cancel, wait for your plan to revert to free, then resubscribe and activate the correct account.
- Losing Hulu: Hulu access ends if you cancel Premium Student or upgrade to a Duo or Family plan.
- Students only: Spotify says the Hulu offer “isn’t available for those who aren’t students.”
Fine print and limits
- Yearly re-verification: Spotify Support says you must renew and re-verify every 12 months. If re-verification fails, your account is no longer eligible for Premium Student.
- Four-year cap: the discount lasts up to 4 years. The student page describes this as the first 12 months plus re-verification “for up to 3 additional 12-month periods.”
- Payment methods: you can’t pay for Premium Student through mobile billing or a third party, such as a phone or internet provider. If you pay that way now, Spotify says to cancel and resubscribe with an eligible method.
- One account: Premium Student covers one verified account. It does not include extra members like Duo or Family.
- Price can change: Spotify says it will notify you before any price change.
- Terms apply: the student offer is governed by Spotify’s paid subscription terms, linked from the student page.
Spotify Premium plans compared (US prices)
| Plan | Accounts | Monthly price (per Spotify) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Student | 1 verified account | $6.99 | 1 month free for new Premium users; Hulu (With Ads) included |
| Premium Individual | 1 account | $12.99 | 15 hours of audiobook listening per month |
| Premium Duo | 2 accounts | $18.99 | “For couples who reside at the same address”; audiobook hours for the plan manager only |
| Premium Family | Up to 6 accounts | $21.99 | For family members at the same address; audiobook hours for the plan manager only |
Based on spotify.com/us/premium, checked November 9, 2026. Prices exclude tax. Trial offers on other plans change often, so check the page before you sign up.
For a single student, Premium Student is the cheapest Premium option by far. A Family plan split six ways can cost less per person, but everyone must live at the same address, and you would lose the Hulu bundle.
Tips before you subscribe
- Check that your school appears in the SheerID form before you plan around the discount.
- Have proof of enrollment ready, such as a current class schedule or enrollment letter, in case a school portal login doesn’t work.
- Put a reminder in your calendar for your yearly re-verification date so your price doesn’t jump.
- If you already pay for Hulu (With Ads) directly, switching it to the Spotify bundle can remove that separate bill. Remove any Hulu add-ons first.
- Plan for the end. After 4 years, or once you graduate and can’t re-verify, you will need a regular Premium plan.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Spotify Premium Student in 2026?
In the US, Spotify lists Premium Student at $6.99 per month plus tax after a 1-month free trial. Premium Individual costs $12.99 per month, so students pay $6 less each month.
Does Spotify Student still come with Hulu?
Yes. On November 9, 2026, Spotify’s US student page said the offer includes Hulu (With Ads), subject to eligibility. You activate it from the services page of your Spotify account after Premium Student is active.
How does Spotify verify you are a student?
Spotify uses SheerID. You find your school in the SheerID form, then log in to your school’s portal or upload proof of enrollment. SheerID emails a decision, which can take several days.
How long can you have Spotify Student?
Up to 4 years. You must re-verify every 12 months, and Spotify allows up to 3 additional 12-month periods after your first year.
Is there a Spotify student discount code?
No public code is needed. The student price comes from verifying your enrollment through SheerID on spotify.com/us/student.
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Sources: Spotify Premium Student, Spotify Premium plans, Spotify Support: Premium Student, Spotify Support: Hulu with Premium Student (checked November 9, 2026).
CouponVPS is not affiliated with Spotify, Hulu, SheerID or any company mentioned on this page. Spotify is a trademark of Spotify AB. Hulu is a trademark of its owner. Prices, trials, eligibility rules and bundle terms may change at any time. Always check spotify.com for current terms.
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