The Best Student Streaming Deals, From Hulu to HBO Max
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- Peacock offers its ad-supported Premium tier to students for $5.99/month for 12 months, down from the standard $10.99/month, including sports, live NBC programming, and original shows.
- Hulu and Prime Video provide student discounts of up to 83% off, arriving as many of the most popular streaming services have hiked their standard prices.
- Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal also run discounted student rates on music streaming subscriptions.
- Most streaming services require students to verify eligibility through third-party verification service SheerID before unlocking discounts.
- Several streaming services extend free trials of up to six months for students on top of reduced monthly rates.
- Free deal-aggregation platforms Unidays and StudentBeans compile student discounts across streaming, clothing, software, and travel in one place.
Why it matters: Students navigating back-to-school costs during high inflation can access streaming for as little as $5.99/month (Peacock) or up to 83% off (Hulu, Prime Video), with six-month free trials available — tangible savings when standard subscription prices have risen industry-wide. Free aggregators Unidays and StudentBeans centralize access to these deals beyond just streaming.
