Hulu Student Discount
Hulu student discount: $1.99/month (save 75%) for Hulu With Ads, including all shows, movies, and Originals. US students only. Verify via SheerID.
About Hulu Student Discount
Hulu student discount = $1.99/month instead of $7.99. Same plan, same content. You’re just paying less.
It’s the Hulu (With Ads) plan. Nothing’s cut. All shows, movies, Hulu Originals - everything regular users get. The only catch is ads, but at $1.99/month, most students are cool with that.
What You Get
What you get:
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Full Hulu library: TV shows, movies, anime, Hulu Originals - everything. Same as regular Hulu (With Ads). No content restrictions.
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Watch anywhere: Web, phone, tablet, smart TV, streaming boxes. Works the same as full-price Hulu. Just log in.
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Ads included: Can’t remove ads on the student plan. Want ad-free? Gotta switch to regular Hulu No Ads ($18.99/month), but you lose the student discount. Most students just deal with ads for $1.99/month.
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All features: Profiles, watchlists, recommendations, language/subtitle options, search, watch history - everything’s there. Student plan doesn’t cut features.
What’s Not Included
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No Live TV: Hulu + Live TV isn’t included. That’s a separate plan at full price. If you need live sports/channels, student discount won’t help.
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No Disney+/ESPN+ bundles: Doesn’t include Disney+, ESPN+, or premium add-ons (Max, STARZ, etc.). Need to pay extra for those.
Note: While the standalone Hulu student discount doesn’t include HBO Max, HBO Max Bundles include Hulu. If you need both HBO Max and Hulu, consider the HBO Max Bundles instead.
Spotify Bundle vs Standalone Hulu Student Discount
Two ways to get cheap Hulu:
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Spotify Premium Student + Hulu bundle ($5.99/month): Includes Spotify music + Hulu (With Ads). Hulu side is the same plan, just billed through Spotify.
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Standalone Hulu student discount ($1.99/month): Just Hulu. No Spotify.
Can’t use both. Pick one based on whether you need Spotify.
Key Differences
| Aspect | Spotify + Hulu Bundle | Hulu Student Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99/month (includes Spotify Premium Student + Hulu With Ads) | $1.99/month (Hulu With Ads only) |
| Services Included | Spotify lossless/offline music + Hulu with ads content | Hulu with ads content only |
| Activation | Verify through Spotify student plan page via SheerID and activate bundle | Verify through Hulu Student Discount page via SheerID |
| Hulu Features | Same: on-demand library with ads, no downloads/live TV/no ads option | Same: on-demand library with ads, no downloads/live TV/no ads option |
| Best For | Students who need Spotify, better value | Students who only want Hulu, don’t need Spotify |
Switching Between Them
Both give you the same Hulu experience. Both need annual SheerID verification. Both stop after graduation.
Difference: Spotify bundle bills Hulu through Spotify, so you can’t upgrade Hulu separately (like to No Ads). Gotta cancel the whole bundle first.
Can’t stack both discounts. To switch, cancel your current plan, then verify through the other platform.
Which One?
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Spotify bundle: Better if you actually use Spotify ($5.99 gets you both vs $4.99 Spotify + $1.99 Hulu separately).
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Standalone Hulu discount: Better if you don’t need Spotify or already have music elsewhere.
Who Qualifies
Need to be:
- 18+ years old
- Student at a U.S. Title IV accredited college/university
- Can verify through SheerID
US only.
How to Sign Up
3 steps:
- Go to hulu.com/student, click Get the Deal
- Verify through SheerID (create account if needed). Enter name, school, DOB, school email, or upload student ID/transcript
- Add payment method. Confirm $1.99/month price, start watching
Takes a few minutes. Once verified, you’re good to go.
Re-verification
Need to re-verify every 12 months to keep the discount. Hulu sends email reminders before your verification expires.
After graduation: Your student discount doesn’t end the day you graduate. It stays active until your next annual SheerID verification (usually 12 months). If verification fails, your plan switches to regular Hulu (With Ads) at $7.99/month at the start of your next billing cycle.
Even if you don’t get a reminder after graduation, you can keep using the student discount until your verification expires.
Pricing
Student plan: $1.99/month (Hulu With Ads)
Regular Hulu With Ads: $7.99/month
Saves $6/month, about $72/year.
No free trial for the student plan. Starts at $1.99/month immediately. Cancel anytime online or by phone.
Things to Know
- Only works with Hulu (With Ads) plan
- US only
- Need annual SheerID verification
- Can’t combine with other Hulu deals or bundles
- Cancel anytime, keep access till billing cycle ends
- No free trial - starts at $1.99/month immediately
Features
- Full Hulu library (shows, movies, Hulu Originals)
- Watch on multiple devices
- All standard features (profiles, recommendations, watch history)
- With ads (can't remove on student plan)
Requirements
- 18+ years old
- Student at U.S. Title IV accredited college/university
- Can verify through SheerID
- US only
How to Apply
Visit hulu.com/student
Click 'Get the Deal', register or log into your Hulu account.
Verify through SheerID
Enter name, school, DOB, school email, or upload student ID/transcript. After verification, return to Hulu.
Add payment method
Confirm $1.99/month price, start watching. Annual re-verification required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get No Ads with Hulu student discount?
No. Student discount only works with Hulu (With Ads) plan. Want ad-free? Gotta switch to regular Hulu No Ads at $18.99/month, but you lose the student discount.
What's the difference between Spotify + Hulu bundle and Hulu student discount?
Spotify bundle ($5.99/month) includes Spotify music + Hulu (With Ads). Standalone Hulu student discount ($1.99/month) is just Hulu. Both give you the same Hulu plan. Can't use both - pick one.
How long can I use Hulu student discount?
As long as you're enrolled and can verify. Need to re-verify every 12 months through SheerID. Stops after graduation (but stays active until your next verification expires).
What's Hulu No Ads price after canceling student discount?
$18.99/month. Takes effect at the start of your next billing cycle.
When does student discount end after graduation?
Doesn't end the day you graduate. Stays active until your next annual SheerID verification (usually 12 months). If verification fails, switches to regular Hulu (With Ads) at $7.99/month at the start of your next billing cycle.
I'm already a Hulu user. Can I get the student discount?
Yes. If you're enrolled at a Title IV accredited US college, log into your Hulu account and click 'Get the Deal'. Student discount applies to Hulu (With Ads) plan. If you're on No Ads or Live TV, you can switch to With Ads to get the discount.
Can I get student discount if I'm on a bundle?
No. Student discount only works with standalone Hulu (With Ads) subscriptions. Can't combine with bundle discounts.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
If you're enrolled at a Title IV accredited US college and can verify through SheerID, you're eligible. The system will guide you through SheerID verification during sign-up.