
Spotify Student Discount
Get 50% off Spotify Premium with a verified student discount. Access millions of songs, podcasts, and exclusive content.
About Spotify Student Discount
Spotify Student is a special discounted subscription plan designed for college and university students. It offers all the benefits of Spotify Premium at half the regular price.
What You Get

With Spotify Student, you get access to the full Premium experience:
- Ad-free listening: Enjoy uninterrupted music streaming without commercial breaks
- Offline downloads: Download up to 10,000 songs on up to 5 devices
- High-quality audio: Stream at up to 320kbps for the best sound quality
- Unlimited skips: Skip as many songs as you want
- On-demand playback: Play any song, album, or playlist on demand
Eligibility
To qualify for Spotify Student, you must:
- Be enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Have a valid student email address or be able to verify enrollment through SheerID
- Be at least 18 years old (in most countries)
Verification Process
Spotify uses SheerID, a third-party verification service, to confirm your student status. The verification process is quick and secure:
- You’ll be asked to provide your student email or upload proof of enrollment
- SheerID verifies your information with your school
- Once verified, you’ll receive confirmation and can start your discounted subscription
Re-verification
You’ll need to re-verify your student status every 12 months to continue receiving the discount. Spotify will send you a reminder email before your verification expires.
Important Notes
- The student discount is available for up to 4 years total
- You can only have one active student subscription per account
- If you graduate or leave school, your discount will continue until your current verification period ends
- The student plan cannot be combined with Spotify Family or Duo plans
Features
- Ad-free music streaming
- Download songs for offline listening
- High-quality audio (320kbps)
- Access to exclusive podcasts
- Unlimited skips
- Create and share playlists
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Valid student email address (.edu or verified through SheerID)
- Proof of enrollment (student ID or enrollment verification)
- Age 18 or older (in most countries)
How to Apply
Visit Spotify Student Page
Go to spotify.com/us/student and click 'Get Started' or 'Verify Now'.
Sign Up or Log In
Create a new Spotify account or log in to your existing account.
Verify Your Student Status
Enter your student email address or verify through SheerID with your student ID or enrollment documents.
Start Your Subscription
Once verified, you'll be charged the student rate of $5.99/month. You'll need to re-verify every 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the student discount last?
The Spotify Student discount is valid for up to 4 years, but you'll need to re-verify your student status every 12 months.
What if I graduate or leave school?
Your student discount will continue until your current verification period ends. After that, you'll be charged the regular Premium rate.
Can I use Spotify Student with a family plan?
No, Spotify Student is a separate individual plan. You cannot combine it with Spotify Family.
What documents do I need for verification?
You can verify with your student email address, student ID card, enrollment letter, or transcript. SheerID handles the verification process.
