Not every streaming service offers a student discount, and the ones that do vary a lot in how much they actually save you. Here is what is real right now.
Hulu offers its With Ads plan for $1.99 a month to verified students, down from the standard $9.99, for as long as they remain enrolled at a Title IV accredited college or university. It is the deepest student discount among the major streaming services, and it does not require restarting verification every semester once approved.
Students get 50% off the With Ads plan through Max, bringing it to $4.99 a month for up to 12 months. Verification runs through UNiDAYS rather than a school email address, so it is worth checking there directly if student status is not automatically recognized.
Paramount+ offers a 25% discount on its Essential monthly plan, bringing the price to $5.99 a month. It is a smaller discount than Hulu's or Max's, but it stacks with Paramount+'s existing bundle deals in some cases.
Peacock's student discount is the least publicized but one of the more generous ones available. Verified students can get Peacock Premium for $2.99 a month for a full year through SheerID -- a 60% discount off the standard price, making it one of the strongest offers on this list by percentage.
Netflix does not offer a student discount of any kind. Disney+ does not have an official student discount either, though third-party platforms like Student Beans occasionally run limited-time offers that function like one. Anyone hunting for a Netflix or Disney+ student discount through official channels will come up empty.
Amazon's student program works differently from a typical discount. Eligible students get six months of Prime free, followed by 50% off the standard monthly price for as long as their student status stays verified. It front-loads its value into the first six months before settling into an ongoing discounted rate.
Most of these programs run through one of two verification services -- UNiDAYS or SheerID -- rather than through the streaming company directly. A current school email address is usually enough to get through verification, and it typically takes a few minutes rather than requiring a document upload. A discount denied on the first attempt is often just a verification mismatch rather than an actual ineligibility.
A student discount is not always permanent for as long as someone remains a student. Some, like Max's, are capped at 12 months even if enrollment continues past that point. Others, like Hulu's, appear to continue for as long as verified enrollment lasts. Checking the specific terms before assuming a discount renews automatically for the full length of a degree is worth the few minutes it takes.
A student discount typically ends once verification can no longer confirm active enrollment, which usually happens automatically at the next renewal cycle after graduation. Losing the discount at that point means reverting to the standard price rather than losing access to the service entirely -- worth budgeting for in advance.
Four of the seven major streaming services offer a real student discount, and the savings range from 25% to nearly 80% depending on the service. Netflix and Disney+ are the two notable holdouts, so students building a streaming lineup get more value from prioritizing Hulu, Max, Peacock, and Prime Video before adding either of those two at full price. Stacking multiple student discounts across services is one of the more reliable ways to keep a full streaming lineup affordable while still enrolled.
Prices and terms reflect publicly listed rates as of late July 2026 and are subject to change. A discount that is generous today is not guaranteed to stay the same size next semester. Checking the provider's own signup page before enrolling is the most reliable way to confirm current availability and exact pricing for your specific school or program.
Which streaming services offer a student discount?
Hulu, Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Amazon Prime all offer some form of student discount. Netflix and Disney+ do not offer an official student discount through their own websites.
How much can you save?
Savings range from Paramount+'s 25% off up to Peacock's 60% off and Hulu's roughly 80% off the standard price.
Do you need a .edu email?
Not always. Some verification services accept other proof of enrollment, though a current school email address is usually the fastest way to confirm eligibility.
Does a student discount expire while you are still enrolled?
Sometimes. Max's discount is capped at 12 months regardless of continued enrollment, while Hulu's appears to continue for as long as enrollment can be verified.
Can graduate students get a student discount?
Generally yes, as long as enrollment at a Title IV accredited institution can be verified. Most programs do not distinguish between undergraduate and graduate status.
Is there a Netflix or Disney+ student discount?
No. Neither Netflix nor Disney+ currently offers an official student discount, making them the two notable exceptions among major streaming services.
What happens if verification fails?
A failed verification is usually a mismatch in the information submitted rather than an actual ineligibility. Most services allow resubmitting proof of enrollment to retry.
Can you combine a student discount with a streaming bundle?
In some cases. The Paramount+ student discount can stack with certain Paramount+ bundle deals, though not every student discount is compatible with every bundle offer from the same provider.
