Can I Get a Student Discount For Hulu?

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Does Hulu have a student discount?

Yes. Hulu currently offers eligible college and graduate students the Disney+, Hulu Student Bundle for $6.49 a month, compared with the regular $11.99–$18.99/mo.. That’s a 50% discount, and both Disney+ and Hulu are included with ads.

Hulu verifies student eligibility through SheerID, and you’ll need to re-verify your student status annually to keep the discount. One important change: new subscribers can no longer sign up for the student discount on standalone Hulu through Hulu’s current student signup page. The discounted offer is now for the Disney+ and Hulu bundle.

The catch, if you can call it that, is that this deal only applies to the ad-supported version of Hulu, not the ad-free tier or the Disney Bundle. Verification runs through SheerID, a third-party service that confirms your student status before you can lock in the price.

Below, we’ll break down exactly what’s included, how to sign up, and how Hulu’s offer stacks up against student deals from Peacock, Paramount+, and other streamers.

What does the Hulu student discount include?

The current Hulu student deal gives eligible students Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $6.49 a month, down from the bundle’s regular rate of $11.99–$18.99/mo. You get access to Hulu’s full streaming library along with Disney+ content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more.

There’s no free trial attached to the student bundle. You’re charged $6.49 a month plus applicable taxes once you sign up, and the discounted rate continues as long as your student status remains eligible and verified.

Eligibility extends to qualifying students enrolled at a U.S. university or an accredited post-secondary institution that grants degrees or certificates. Hulu also explicitly markets the deal to graduate students. Verification is handled by SheerID and must be renewed annually.

Existing Hulu subscribers who meet the student requirements can also qualify for the discounted bundle. However, ESPN subscribers and subscribers billed through an HBO Max bundle are not eligible to redeem the offer. Subscribers currently on certain six-month price-lock plans can redeem it, but the student bundle won’t take effect until that term ends.

How do I sign up for the Hulu student discount?

Signing up takes just a few minutes if you have your school information handy.

1. Go to Hulu’s student discount page and select “Get This Deal.”
2. Create a new Hulu account or or follow the prompts if you’re an eligible existing subscriber.
3. Verify your student status through SheerID by providing your school information and email address.
4. If SheerID can’t verify you automatically, you may be asked to provide current proof of enrollment, such as a class schedule or tuition receipt.
5. Once verified, your Disney+, Hulu Student Bundle is activated at $6.49 a month. You can use the same account credentials to log into Hulu and Disney+, and select Hulu content that is also available inside the Disney+ app.

What other streaming services have student discounts?

Hulu isn’t the only streamer courting students with a lower price tag. Here’s how its offer compares to other student deals on the market right now.

Data effective as of post date.

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