As the back-to-school season approaches, it’s essential to consider not just school supplies but also streaming services. Students have access to discounted plans for various entertainment platforms, allowing them to save money for other expenses.
Here are some of the best deals and discounts available on streaming services for students.
Amazon Prime Video
- Original price: £8.99/$14.99 per month
- Discounted price: Six months free, then £4.49/$7.49 per month
One of the most significant discounts for students is the six-month free trial of Amazon Prime membership, which includes access to the streaming library. After the trial period, students can enjoy a 50% discount on the standard membership for four years.
Amazon Prime Video offers a variety of original series, syndicated shows, and blockbuster movies, making it a valuable entertainment resource for students. Additionally, Prime membership includes benefits like free next-day delivery, music streaming, and access to exclusive sales.
To qualify for the student discount, students must be between 18-22 years old and provide proof of student membership through platforms like NUS or UNiDAYS.
Spotify Premium
- Original price: £11.99/$11.99 per month
- Discounted price: £5.99/$5.99 per month
Students can enjoy ad-free music and downloads with a discounted Spotify Premium membership. To qualify, students must be enrolled at an accredited university-level institution and provide proof of their student status through SheerID.
While Spotify Premium Student includes music and podcasts, audiobooks are not included in the subscription. The discounted benefits last for up to four years.
YouTube Premium
- Original price: £12.99/$13.99 per month
- Discounted price: £7.99/$7.99 per month
YouTube Premium offers ad-free and offline viewing, allowing students to enjoy videos with their phone locked. The student discount provides nearly 50% off the full membership price and lasts for four years. Students can also enjoy a one-month free trial before committing to the subscription.
It’s important to note that YouTube Premium is a separate subscription from YouTube Music Premium.
Apple Music and TV+
- Original price: £10.99/$10.99 per month for Apple Music and £8.99/$8.99 for Apple TV+
- Discounted price: £5.99/$5.99 per month for Apple Music, and free Apple TV+
Students who prefer Apple Music can enjoy a 50% discount on the subscription for up to four years. Additionally, the deal includes a free subscription to Apple TV+, offering access to popular series like Severance, Ted Lasso, and The Morning Show.
Apple TV+ provides ad-free content without extra charges, making it a valuable addition to the discounted Apple Music subscription.
Max
- Original price: $9.99 per month
- Discounted price: $4.99 per month
For the back-to-school season, HBO’s streaming service Max introduces a new student tier, offering a 50% discount on the ad-supported tier for one year. Students can enjoy popular HBO series and streaming rights to Warner Bros. films with this discounted subscription.
This offer is exclusive to college students in the US.
Peacock
- Original price: $7.99 per month
- Discounted price: $1.99 per month
College students can access Peacock for $1.99 per month for 12 months by using SheerID. Peacock offers a wide range of content, including sports events like the Paris 2024 Paralympics and popular shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation.
Peacock also hosts Sunday Night Football for the NFL starting from September, making it a great choice for sports fans.
Hulu
- Original price: $7.99 per month
- Discounted price: $1.99 per month
Hulu offers students a 75% discount on an ad-free subscription, providing access to original series and reality shows. To qualify for the discount, students must verify their status through SheerID.
Paramount+
- Original price: $5.99 per month
- Discounted price: $4.50 per month
Students can enjoy a 25% discount on Paramount+, a streaming platform featuring popular series and sports content. While not as generous as other discounts, the offer still provides savings for students.
At the moment, there is no student Paramount+ plan available in the UK.
NFL Sunday Ticket
- Original price: Up to $449 per season
- Discounted price: $199 per season
For exclusive access to NFL games, students can opt for the NFL Sunday Ticket at a discounted price of $199 per season. This subscription includes multiview, allowing viewers to watch multiple games simultaneously.
The NFL Sunday Ticket offer is only available to readers in the US.
