Streaming Services With Student Discounts in 2026

There are two ways to get a student discount for Hulu. First, you can go to Hulu directly for a Hulu with Ads plan, bringing down the price from $9.99 to $1.99/month. They'll check your credentials through Sheer ID, and the discount lasts for as long as you're a student in a Title IV-accredited college or university. Second, if you have a Spotify account, you can apply for the student discount and activate Hulu there.

Peacock also offers a 60% student discount through SheerID. From $7.99, students can get Peacock Premium for $2.99/month for a whole year. Once applied for, streamers should redeem the code within thirty days. After the year, they also have the option to reapply and reverify. Like Paramount+, the student has to be enrolled in a Title IV-accredited college or university. StudentBeans also gives a $1.99/month student discount, but for a limited time only.

As one of the priciest on-demand plans, some viewers might be hesitant to subscribe to HBO Max. However, if you're a student, HBO Max's discount might make you reconsider. Students can save up to 50% on the HBO Max Basic with Ads monthly plan. After verifying credentials in UNiDAYS, they can just pay $4.99/month and reverify at the end of the year.

Last April, Paramount+ offered a 50% student discount for all plans. The discount lasts for a year, but there's an option to reapply after 12 months. That being said, the verification process happens through Sheer ID, which only acknowledges students from accredited, Title IV higher education institutions. They also offer a 25% student discount through StudentBeans and UNiDAYS.

Sling is establishing itself as a viable cheap alternative to cable, with many local as well national channels available at as little as $60.99. Sling allows to manage packages, so for example if you don’t watch a lot of sports you can remove that package and save a good amount of money. Getting Sling when you’re trying to cut the cord is the closest thing to an “à la carte” service, you only pay for what you use.

For students looking for live TV channels, you might want to check out Sling TV. That's because they partnered with StudentBeans to offer an exclusive discount for you. Whether you choose to buy Orange, Blue, or both, student watchers can get up to $10 off for six months. All you need to do is create a StudentBeans account with your school email.

Having trouble deciding between Sling Orange and Blue? Choose Orange if you watch Disney or ESPN, and Blue if you prefer local news and entertainment. If you're a student, Sling TV partnered with StudentBeans for an exclusive $10 discount for six months. This discount applies whether you choose Orange or Blue. StudentBeans also offers discounts for all kinds of items, including your Sling TV subscription.

Over 140 channels, unlimited DVR and RSNs included – DirecTV Stream Ultimate is one of the most complete cord-cutting streaming bundles out there. Think of every sports network for example, ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, NHL Network, etc, you name it, you got it. You also get over 55,000 (15,000 more than the base Entertainment package, mainly from Starz Encore) of on-demand movies and shows included. Of course, there is a price tag that comes with all of this that will rival the most expensive cable packages: over $100 a month.

With this package DirecTV is saying: if you want cheap, go to Sling. This is not cheap, but it has everything a family could need from a TV package.

If you’re a hardcore baseball fan, you’ll be glad to know you can tune in to your favorite pastime via MLB.TV, the league’s official streaming service. Previously MLB.TV offered All Teams and Single Team packages, but it’s replacing them with more affordable tiers that start at $5.99/month. The cheapest plan allows you to stream MLB Network 24/7 and tune into extensive baseball coverage and analyses, while the MLB.TV + At Bat plan, which costs $6.99/month, adds access to La Liga Dominicana (Spanish only), live Spring Training games, and archives from past seasons. An important reminder: if you’re still on the cord and have the MLB Extra Innings cable TV package, you’re likely entitled to a free MLB.TV subscription. Contact your provider to check whether you’re eligible.

Mubi used to offer free 4-year subscriptions for film students from 2017-2020, but they decided to expand their offer to students enrolled in other courses. Because of this, Mubi decided to revamp their student discount. Right now, the student plan is $9.99/month. That means students can stream cinema from all over the world at 40% off the regular price.

Klassiki offers student discounts, but you have to contact them directly for it. While they don't mention how much you can save, they do encourage academic institutions to reach out to them so that their students can stream Eastern European and Central Asian films, accompanied with study materials. Looking to self-study with Klassiki? Individual students can also reach out to [email protected].

If you love online shopping, you should check out Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime is best known for their shopping perks, but it also comes with Amazon Prime Video. If you happen to be a student, they offer Prime for Young Adults, which could be obtained through age or student status. People ages 18-24 can verify through showing their government IDs, while students can choose to use an .edu email account or show proof of enrollment.

Like Hulu & Spotify, Apple has a similar student streaming bundle. You can enjoy free access to Apple TV+ when you apply for the Apple Music student plan. It starts off with a free month. The following months would cost only $5.99, and SheerID or UNiDAYS will prompt you to reverify after 48 months.

Despite its wobbly start in the streaming sphere, Peacock now has a growing and respectable catalog of titles to its name. It’s home to critically acclaimed shows like Poker Face and movies like Tar, not to mention a whole host of reality shows and sports events. But perhaps the greatest edge Peacock has over its competitors is that along with its on-demand content, it also features a solid lineup of live TV channels, many of them for free.

Peacock’s premium tier, often referred to as Peacock Premium Plus, has no ads, local NBC channels, and allows you to watch content offline.