Streaming Services With Student Discounts: Every Deal Compared
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The cheapest way for a college student to get several streaming services is to stack the student deals. HBO Max's student plan is $5.49 a month. The Disney+ and Hulu student bundle is $6.49 a month. Spotify Premium Student is $6.99 a month and includes Hulu with ads, so pairing Spotify with HBO Max gets you music, Hulu and HBO Max for about $12.50 a month. Netflix and YouTube TV don't offer student pricing.
Student streaming prices (October 2026)
| Service | Student price | What you get | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBO Max | $5.49/mo | Basic With Ads | UNiDAYS |
| Disney+ and Hulu bundle | $6.49/mo | Both services with ads | Re-verified yearly |
| Spotify Premium Student | $6.99/mo | Spotify Premium plus Hulu with ads | SheerID, eligible Title IV school |
| YouTube Premium Student | Check current price | Ad-free YouTube and YouTube Music | Re-verified yearly |
| Amazon Prime Student | Check current price | Prime Video plus Prime shipping | Long free trial for students |
| Netflix, YouTube TV | No student plan | n/a | n/a |
Paramount+ and Peacock have run student promotions, but their terms change often, so check each sign-up page before you count on a discount.
How student verification works
Most services send you to UNiDAYS or SheerID, where you sign in with your school or upload proof of enrollment. Most deals require a college or university, not a high school, and you'll need to re-verify about once a year. When you graduate or stop qualifying, the plan usually renews at the regular price, so set a reminder.
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Smart ways to stack deals
- Start with Spotify Premium Student if you want music, since it already includes Hulu with ads.
- Add HBO Max at the student price instead of paying for a full bundle.
- Pick the Disney+ and Hulu bundle only if you don't already get Hulu through Spotify.
- Share a single live TV service with roommates only if its terms allow it.
Internet for streaming at school
Campus Wi-Fi is often crowded in the evenings. If you live off campus, our guide to cheap and free internet for students covers low-cost plans, and why apartment Wi-Fi is so bad explains how to fix weak signals. Plan on about 25 Mbps for each HD stream running at the same time. If you need a backup, find out whether a mobile hotspot can handle movies.
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