7 Streaming Service Discounts and Deals for Students

If you're a college student with limited funds, you can trim your spending without canceling your favorite streaming apps.

Most students are on a limited budget while they focus on their studies. It can be challenging to find room in your monthly budget for nonessential extras if you're a student. The good news is some companies offer student discounts that make their products and services more affordable.

Did you know you may be able to score a discounted subscription plan for your favorite streaming service? Keep reading to learn more about the best streaming service discounts and deals available to students.

Some students share streaming service subscriptions with their peers or use services their parents pay for to keep their monthly expenses low. However, there may be another way to save money on streaming services without relying on a friend or family member's plan.

Student streaming plans offer significant savings

Several streaming companies offer discounted plans for eligible students. Are you looking to subscribe to a new streaming service without paying more than necessary?

The following streaming service discounts and deals are available to students:

• Hulu: Hulu offers its ad-supported plan to students for $1.99 per month. The regular monthly subscription cost is $6.99 -- so you'll save $5.
• Discovery+: Students can subscribe to Discovery+ with ads for $2.99 per month. This is a 40% savings off the regular monthly price of $4.99.
• Spotify Student Premium: If you want an ad-free Spotify experience with a cheaper price tag, the Spotify Student Premium plan is for you. This bundle costs $4.99 monthly and includes access to Spotify Premium, ad-supported Hulu, and Showtime®.
• Paramount+: As a student, you can pay less than $4 per month for a Paramount+ Essential Plan subscription, which has ads. The company promises a 25% discount for eligible students. The current monthly pricing for non-students is $4.99, making the current student price $3.74 per month.
• Apple Music Student: College students can get an Apple Music Student plan for $4.99 per month. At the time of writing, this subscription also includes access to Apple TV+. An individual Apple Music plan costs $9.99 per month.
• YouTube Premium for Students: YouTube Premium gives users access to ad-free YouTube and YouTube Music. The regular monthly cost is $11.99, but students can pay $6.99, a monthly savings of $5.
• Amazon Prime: An Amazon Prime Student membership will get you access to Prime Video and Prime Music streaming services, as well as other Amazon Prime benefits. The regular price for Amazon Prime is $14.99 per month -- but the student subscription costs half that, at $7.49 monthly.

If you already subscribe to any of the above services, ensure you're paying the discounted student rate. If not, cancel your service and sign up for a student deal.

Check eligibility rules for student plans

Each streaming provider may outline its own rules for student eligibility. Look into the details of each plan before subscribing, so you know what to expect.

You may need to provide a copy of your student ID or use a school-provided .edu email address when signing up. Some companies also require student subscribers to re-verify eligibility every so often to continue to get the discounted rate.

Student deals can save you money

Life is expensive and committing much of your time toward pursuing an education means less time for paid gigs. If you're not signing up for student discounts, you're missing out and likely wasting money.

The next time you pay for a product or service, it's worth checking to see if a student discount is available. You might as well take advantage of the opportunity to keep more money in your bank account while you're still eligible for these money-saving student deals.

If you're struggling to get by on a limited budget in college, you're not alone. If you need help monitoring your spending, budgeting apps can be helpful. Check out our personal finance resources for other ways to save money.