Students can access significant discounts on streaming services by verifying their enrollment status through platforms like SheerID or UNiDAYS, with savings ranging from 43% to 75% off standard subscription prices. The most notable deals include Hulu’s $1.99/month plan (a 80% discount), Spotify Premium with Hulu for $5.99/month (68% off), and Paramount+ at $3.99/month (50% off). These discounts are exclusively available to students enrolled in U.S. Title IV accredited institutions, with verification typically requiring a valid .edu email address or documentation.

• Top discounts: Hulu ($1.99/month), Spotify + Hulu ($5.99/month), Paramount+ ($3.99/month), Max ($4.99/month), and YouTube Premium ($7.99/month) ^{[1][2][8][10]}
• Verification methods: SheerID or UNiDAYS for most services, with .edu email often sufficient ^[1][3][6]
• Additional perks: Some services offer free trials (e.g., Spotify’s 1-month trial) or bundled deals (e.g., Walmart+ with Paramount+) ^[4][7][10]
• Eligibility: Limited to U.S. students at accredited institutions; discounts last for 12–48 months depending on the service ^[2][8][10]

How to Access Student Discounts on Streaming Services

Verification and Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for student discounts, you must be enrolled in a U.S. Title IV accredited college or university and verify your status through a third-party service like SheerID or UNiDAYS. Most platforms accept a school-issued .edu email address as proof, though some may require additional documentation such as a student ID or enrollment letter. The verification process is typically quick, often completed in under 5 minutes, and grants immediate access to discounted rates.

• SheerID: Used by Hulu, Spotify, Amazon Prime, and Peacock to confirm student status. Requires an .edu email or upload of enrollment documents ^[2][6][10]
• UNiDAYS: Required for Max (HBO) discounts. Students create an account, verify enrollment, and receive a unique discount code ^[8]
• Eligibility duration:
• Hulu and Spotify discounts last as long as you remain enrolled, with annual re-verification ^[2][10]
• Max’s discount is valid for 12 months, after which re-verification is needed ^[8]
• Amazon Prime Student offers 4 years of discounts, including a 6-month free trial ^[9]
• Age restrictions: Max requires students to be 18+ ^[8], while other services have no age limits but require active enrollment.

Verification is the critical first step—without it, you cannot access the discounted rates. Services like Student Beans and UNiDAYS also aggregate multiple discounts, allowing students to explore offers beyond streaming, such as tech, apparel, and food delivery ^[5][6].

Step-by-Step Guide to Claiming Discounts

Once verified, claiming discounts involves a few straightforward steps, though the process varies slightly by service. Below is a breakdown of how to secure the most popular deals:

Hulu ($1.99/month):

1. Visit Hulu’s student page and click “Get Started.”
2. Create or log into your Hulu account.
3. Verify your student status via SheerID using your .edu email or enrollment documents.
4. Select the $1.99/month plan (ad-supported). The discount applies immediately and renews monthly until graduation or cancellation ^[2].

Spotify Premium + Hulu ($5.99/month):

1. Go to Spotify’s student page and start the 1-month free trial.
2. Verify your status through SheerID with your .edu email.
3. After the trial, you’ll be charged $5.99/month, which includes both Spotify Premium and Hulu (With Ads).
4. Existing Hulu subscribers can link their accounts if they meet eligibility criteria ^[10].

Max (HBO) ($4.99/month):

1. Visit Max’s student discount page and click “Verify with UNiDAYS.”
2. Log in or create a UNiDAYS account, then verify your student status.
3. Receive a unique discount code via email.
4. Return to Max, enter the code at checkout, and subscribe to the Basic With Ads plan for $4.99/month ^[8].

Paramount+ ($3.99/month):

1. Sign up for Walmart+ (student discount available) to get Paramount+ included at no extra cost ^[7].
2. Alternatively, verify your student status directly through Paramount+’s offer page (via SheerID) for the standalone $3.99/month plan ^[1][6].

Additional Tips:

• Unidays/Student Beans: Register on these platforms to unlock exclusive deals, including streaming discounts not listed on service websites ^[5][6].
• Free trials: Spotify and Amazon Prime offer 1-month and 6-month free trials, respectively, before the discounted rate applies ^[9][10].
• Bundles: Walmart+ includes Paramount+, and Spotify bundles Hulu—explore these for maximum savings ^[1][7].
• Re-verification: Set calendar reminders for annual re-verification to avoid losing discounts ^[2][8].