Last updated: November 12, 2026 · We checked the Walmart+ Student page (walmart.com/plus/student), the Walmart+ Student help article and the main Walmart+ page for the current rules.
- Yes. Walmart+ Student costs $6.47 a month or $49 a year. That is half the regular Walmart+ price of $12.95 a month or $98 a year (checked November 12, 2026).
- Free trial: New members who have never had Walmart+ and pass verification get a free 30-day trial.
- Who qualifies: You must be 18 or older, live in the US (territories included), and be a current or incoming undergrad or grad student at a Title IV-accredited US college or university.
- How: Sign up at walmart.com/plus/student and verify your student status with SheerID.
- How long it lasts: Your verification is good for one year. Walmart tries to re-verify you each year. If you no longer qualify, you are billed the full price unless you cancel.
Walmart+ Student is a half-price version of Walmart+ for college and grad students. This page covers the price, the free trial, who qualifies, how verification works, and what happens when you graduate.
We only list what we could confirm on Walmart’s official pages. If we could not confirm something, we say so.
Walmart+ Student at a glance (November 2026)
| Detail | What we found | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Student price | $6.47/month or $49/year (plus applicable taxes) | Confirmed (site) |
| Regular Walmart+ price | $12.95/month or $98/year | Confirmed (site) |
| Free trial | 30 days, for new members who never had Walmart+ and pass verification | Confirmed (site) |
| Minimum age | 18 or older | Confirmed (site) |
| School type | Undergrad or advanced degree program at a Title IV-accredited US college or university (current or incoming) | Confirmed (site) |
| Verification provider | SheerID | Confirmed (site) |
| How long verification lasts | One year from the start of your paid student membership; re-verified each year | Confirmed (site) |
| Benefits | Same as full-price Walmart+ | Confirmed (site) |
| Maximum number of years as a student member | No cap stated; it depends on passing re-verification | Not confirmed |
| High school students | Not eligible under the stated rules (college and grad students only) | Confirmed (site) |
How it works
Walmart+ Student is the same Walmart+ membership at half the price. Walmart’s help page says student members get every benefit that full-price members get. You can pick a monthly plan ($6.47) or an annual plan ($49).
Before the discount applies, you must prove you are a student through SheerID. SheerID is a third-party service that checks your school enrollment for Walmart. Most people are checked instantly. You only need to upload documents if the first check fails.
If you have never been a Walmart+ member, you start with a free 30-day trial. After the trial, your membership moves to the plan you chose (monthly or annual).
Your verified status lasts one year from the start of your paid student membership. Walmart tries to re-verify you automatically each year. If that fails, Walmart emails you a link to re-verify with SheerID.
How to sign up for Walmart+ Student (step by step)
- Go to walmart.com/plus/student and sign in to (or create) your Walmart account.
- Choose the monthly ($6.47) or annual ($49) plan.
- Enter your details in the SheerID form: your name, school, and other information it asks for.
- If SheerID can’t verify you instantly, upload a document it asks for. It should show your full name, your school name, and current enrollment.
- Add a payment method. If you are a new member, your free 30-day trial starts. If not, your paid student plan starts.
- Register separately for perks that need it, such as the streaming pick (Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium).
Who qualifies / What you need
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You live in the US, including US territories.
- You are a current or incoming student in an undergraduate or advanced degree program.
- Your school is a Title IV-accredited college or university in the US.
- You can pass SheerID verification. If asked, have a document showing your full name, school name and current enrollment. SheerID tells you which document it needs.
- You are not a Walmart+ Assist member and not getting Walmart+ through a select third-party offer (Walmart names partners like Verizon and Tracfone). You must end that link first.
Rules and fine print
- Trial is for new members only. The free 30-day trial is for people who have never been Walmart+ members.
- Existing members can switch. If you already pay full price, sign up at walmart.com/plus/student. Walmart cancels your old plan, refunds the unused part, and starts the student plan right away.
- Canceled, paused and trial members can also join, per Walmart’s help page.
- Yearly re-verification. If you no longer qualify, Walmart bills the full fee ($12.95/month or $98/year plus taxes) unless you cancel.
- Free delivery minimum. Free delivery from your store needs a $35 order minimum. Restrictions apply.
- Free shipping. Next-day and two-day shipping from Walmart.com has no order minimum, but most Marketplace items are excluded.
- Streaming. You choose one ad-supported service every 90 days: Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium. Separate registration is required.
- Fuel. Save 10¢ per gallon at participating Walmart, Murphy, Exxon, Mobil and CITGO stations (5 to 10¢ in Alabama). Sam’s Club member prices also apply.
- Verification problems. Walmart can’t see SheerID’s systems. Contact SheerID if you are denied.
- Terms can change. Walmart says student eligibility terms are subject to change.
Troubleshooting and tips
- Verification failed? Upload a clear document dated for the current term that shows your full name, school and enrollment. If it still fails, ask SheerID why.
- Incoming freshman? Incoming students can qualify. Have your acceptance or enrollment record ready in case SheerID asks.
- Under 18? You can’t join Walmart+ Student, even if you are in college.
- Annual vs. monthly: $49 a year works out cheaper than 12 months at $6.47 ($77.64). Pick annual if you’ll use it all year.
- Graduating soon? Watch for Walmart’s re-verification email. If you no longer qualify, cancel or plan for the full price.
- Help: Walmart’s help page lists 1-888-537-5503 for membership questions.
Other real ways to save at Walmart
Walmart+ Assist: If you get certain government help, Walmart+ Assist is also $6.47 a month or $49 a year. You can’t stack it with the student plan.
Free 30-day trial: The student trial is free. The main Walmart+ page currently shows the regular trial as 30 days for $1.
Fuel and streaming perks: The 10¢-per-gallon fuel savings and the free streaming pick can be worth more than the yearly fee if you drive or stream a lot.
Rollbacks and clearance: Walmart’s regular price cuts are open to everyone, member or not.
Related deals
- Hulu student discount
- Walmart+ Assist
- Amazon Prime Student
- Walmart military discount
- Walmart return policy
- Spotify student discount
- Apple student discount
- Microsoft student discount
Frequently asked questions
How much is Walmart+ for students?
Walmart+ Student is $6.47 a month or $49 a year, plus applicable taxes. That is half the regular $12.95 a month or $98 a year.
Does Walmart+ Student have a free trial?
Yes. New members who have never had Walmart+ and pass SheerID verification get a free 30-day trial.
Who is eligible for the Walmart+ student discount?
US residents 18 or older who are current or incoming undergrad or grad students at a Title IV-accredited US college or university. High school students do not qualify.
How long does Walmart+ Student last?
Your verification is valid for one year from the start of your paid student membership. Walmart re-verifies you each year, and you keep the price as long as you still qualify.
What happens to Walmart+ Student after I graduate?
If re-verification fails and you can’t re-verify through SheerID, Walmart bills the full fee ($12.95/month or $98/year) unless you cancel.
CouponVPS is not affiliated with Walmart. Terms can change and may vary by location. We report only what we could check ourselves. Sources: Walmart+ Student (walmart.com/plus/student, checked November 2026); Walmart+ Student help article (walmart.com/help/article/walmart-student, checked November 2026); Walmart+ (walmart.com/plus, checked November 2026).
