Lana Oconnell
Spotify offers a Premium Student subscription for students enrolled at an accredited college or university who are above the age of 18. This plan costs $5.99/month and offers all the perks of the other Premium accounts. However, the student discount is currently only available as a monthly subscription. There is no option to pay for a year's subscription directly through Spotify. However, students can purchase a year's subscription in the form of a $99 gift card from Amazon or BJs.
Spotify Student Subscription Characteristics and Values Table
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cost | $5.99/month |
| Hulu Access | Yes |
| Payment Methods | Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal |
| Subscription Period | 12 months |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled at an accredited college or university, above the age of 18 |
| Re-verification | Every 12 months, for a maximum of 3 additional 12-month periods |
| Cancellation | Anytime on the Spotify Account page |
| Annual Payment Option | Available through a $99 gift card purchased on Amazon or BJs |
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What You'll Learn
Student discount is only available monthly
Spotify's student discount is currently only available as a monthly subscription. This means that students cannot pay for a year's subscription upfront. However, there is a workaround for students who want to pay annually. They can purchase a year's subscription in the form of a Spotify gift card, available on Amazon or BJs for $99.
The student discount is available to students enrolled at an accredited college or university, provided they are above the age of 18. The subscription costs $5.99/month and includes Hulu (with ads). Students can re-verify their eligibility once every 12 months for a maximum of three additional 12-month periods.
It is worth noting that the payment methods offered for the student discount depend on the student's location. While some may be offered a credit card as the only payment option, others may have access to additional methods such as debit cards or PayPal.
Students can take advantage of the student discount for up to four years. After this period, their subscription will automatically switch to a Premium Individual plan at $5.99/month.
While Spotify does offer an Individual plan for non-students at $10.99/month, students can benefit from the discounted rate and the inclusion of Hulu with their subscription.
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Students can't pay with mobile billing
Spotify offers a Premium Student subscription for eligible college/university students at a discount for up to 4 years. To be eligible, students need to renew and reverify their status every 12 months. The student discount is currently only available as a monthly subscription, paid through a credit card. This is the only payment method offered for the student discount.
Students cannot pay for the Premium Student subscription by mobile billing or through another company, such as a phone or internet provider. If you are already paying through mobile billing, you will need to cancel your subscription and re-sign with an eligible payment method.
Spotify users have expressed interest in paying upfront for a year of the Premium Student subscription, but this option is currently not available. Spotify has suggested that users who would like to see this option implemented add their support to the idea by leaving feedback.
In the US, the Premium Student subscription costs $5.99/month + tax for both Spotify and Hulu (with ads). This price may change in the future.
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Spotify Premium for Students costs $5.99/month
While Spotify Premium for Students is only available as a monthly subscription, there is a workaround to pay for a year's subscription upfront. You can purchase a Spotify gift card for $99 on Amazon or BJs, which will cover a year's worth of the student premium plan.
It's worth noting that Spotify Premium for Students includes access to Hulu for up to 12 months from the date of subscription. Students can re-verify their eligibility once every 12 months for a maximum of three additional 12-month periods. If you already have a Hulu subscription, you can include it with your Spotify Premium Student subscription.
Spotify Premium for Students offers all the perks of other Premium accounts, including ad-free listening, unlimited skips, and access to new releases and personalised playlists.
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Students can get Spotify Premium for up to 4 years
Spotify offers a Premium Student subscription for students enrolled at an accredited college or university who are above the age of 18. This subscription costs $5.99/month and gives you access to all the perks of other Premium accounts. Students can get this discounted rate for up to four years.
To be eligible, students must re-verify their enrollment status through a third-party service called SheerID once every 12 months, for a maximum of three additional 12-month periods. If you fail to re-verify at the end of any 12-month period, you will no longer be eligible for the student discount.
While Spotify does not offer an annual subscription plan for students, there are alternative ways to prepay for a year. One way is to purchase a Spotify gift card worth $99, which can be redeemed for a year's subscription.
Additionally, students can bundle their Spotify Premium subscription with a Hulu subscription for the same $5.99/month price. However, this bundle option may not be available beyond four years.
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Buy a 1-year subscription gift card for $99
Spotify does not currently offer an annual subscription plan for students. The student discount is only available as a monthly subscription. However, you can buy a 1-year subscription gift card for $99, which can be redeemed for a Spotify Premium account. This gift card can be purchased from leading electronic and retail stores, such as Best Buy.
Spotify gift cards are available in 1, 3, 6, and 12-month values, and the availability of certain values depends on your country. These gift cards do not expire, and your account's country or region settings need to match where the gift card was purchased. If you buy a physical gift card, it needs to be activated by the cashier. The gift card code is alphanumeric and is revealed by gently scratching off the PIN cover.
By purchasing the $99 annual gift card, you can lock in the current subscription price until 2025 without being affected by any price hikes. This is a cost-effective strategy, as the gift card averages out to $8.25 per month.
It is important to note that the gift card will extend your subscription by one year from the date you are currently paid up to. For example, if your current subscription expires on July 5th, 2024, and you redeem the annual card today, your subscription will be valid until July 5th, 2025.
While this option provides a way to prepay for a year of Spotify Premium, it is not specifically designed for students. The gift card can be used by anyone and applied to any subscription type, including the Student Discount plan.
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Frequently asked questions
No, the student discount is currently only available as a monthly subscription. However, you can buy a year's subscription Spotify gift card for $99 on Amazon or BJs.
Spotify Premium Student is $5.99 per month.
Spotify verifies your enrollment status through a third-party service called SheerID.
Yes, your existing Hulu account can be included with your Spotify Premium Student subscription.
