Student Spotify Premium: What Happens After Graduation?

Spotify offers a Premium Student discount for eligible college or university students. This discount is available for up to four years, and students must renew and reverify their eligibility every 12 months. After the four-year period or upon graduation, students will no longer be eligible for the Premium Student discount and will have to switch to a different Spotify plan. The Premium Student plan offers ad-free music listening, offline playback, and access to Hulu for a discounted price of $5.99 per month.

Student eligibility for Spotify Premium

Spotify offers a Premium Student discount for eligible college or university students. To be eligible, you must be enrolled at an accredited college or university and be over the age of 18. The discount is available for up to four years, and you need to renew and reverify your eligibility every 12 months. The cost is $5.99 per month, which includes access to Hulu (with ads).

To verify your eligibility, you need to fill out the SheerID verification form. You will be asked to log into your college or university's portal or upload proof of your enrollment. SheerID will then email you to confirm your eligibility, which can take several days. If your school is not listed on the form, you are not eligible for the discount.

It is important to note that the Premium Student discount is only available for a maximum of four years. If you are still a student after four years, you will no longer be eligible for the discount and will need to switch to a different Spotify plan, such as Premium Family or Duo.

If you are no longer a student, you can continue to use Spotify by switching to a different plan, such as Premium Individual, which costs $11.99 per month. You can easily manage your subscription and switch plans through your Spotify account page.

Duration of Spotify Premium Student access

Spotify Premium Student is a discounted subscription plan offered by Spotify for eligible college or university students. The plan offers ad-free music listening, offline playback, and access to Hulu's ad-supported plan at no extra cost. It is important to note that the Premium Student plan is only available to students enrolled at an accredited college or university and above the age of 18.

The duration of Spotify Premium Student access is up to 4 years. However, it is important to note that you need to renew and reverify your eligibility every 12 months to continue receiving the discount. This means that you can receive the discount for a maximum of four 12-month periods. After this period, you will no longer be eligible for the Premium Student discount.

To verify your eligibility for the Premium Student plan, you need to fill out the SheerID verification form. You will be asked to log into your college or university's portal or upload proof of your enrollment. SheerID will then email you to confirm your eligibility, which can take several days. It is important to note that if your school is not listed in the SheerID verification form, you will not be eligible for the discount.

Once you are no longer eligible for the Premium Student discount, you can consider switching to other Spotify plans such as Premium Family or Duo, which offer reduced prices for multiple accounts. Alternatively, you can explore competing music streaming services such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, or YouTube Music, which may offer more affordable pricing plans.

Renewal and reverification of Spotify Premium Student

Spotify Premium Student is a plan available to eligible college or university students. The plan offers a discount for up to four years, but it must be renewed and reverified every 12 months.

Renewal and Reverification Process:

To renew and reverify your Spotify Premium Student plan, follow these steps:

• Timing: About four weeks before your current subscription expires, you will receive an email with instructions on how to renew and reverify your eligibility. It is important to act promptly to avoid losing your discount.
• Verification Form: Fill out the SheerID verification form. If your school is not listed on this form, you are not eligible for the student discount at that time.
• Provide Proof of Enrollment: You will be asked to either log into your college or university's portal or upload proof of your enrollment.
• Eligibility Confirmation: SheerID will email you to confirm your eligibility. This process can take several days. If you encounter any eligibility issues, contact the SheerID support team for assistance.
• Apply Discount: Once you receive the confirmation email, you can apply the Premium Student discount to a new or existing Spotify account.

Additional Information:

• You don't need to register your student email address with Spotify to be eligible for the discount.
• Payment methods: You cannot pay for Premium Student by mobile billing or through another company, such as your phone or internet provider. If you previously paid through these methods, you will need to cancel your subscription and re-sign up with an eligible payment method.
• Study Abroad: You can still get the Premium Student discount even if you study abroad. Just ensure that your account's country or region matches your current study location and use a payment method issued there.
• University or College Not Listed: If your institution is not listed in the SheerID verification form, you are not eligible for the discount at that time.
• Renewal Reminder: If you don't renew your discount within 12 months, your Premium subscription will automatically continue at the full price.

Cost of Spotify Premium after graduation

Spotify offers a Premium Student discount for eligible college or university students. This discount is available for up to four years, and students must renew and reverify their eligibility every 12 months. The cost of Spotify Premium Student with Hulu (ads included) in the US is $5.99 per month after a one-month free trial. This offer is only available to students who haven't tried Premium before and are enrolled at an accredited higher education institution.

After graduation, you will no longer be eligible for the student discount, and the cost of Spotify Premium will increase to the standard rate. The standard Spotify Premium Individual plan costs $11.99 per month in the US. This plan offers ad-free music listening, offline playback, and other features such as listening with friends in real-time and organizing your listening queue.

It's important to note that you must renew your student discount before the end of the 12-month period to continue receiving the discounted rate. If you don't renew, your Premium subscription will automatically continue at the full price.

While some users have expressed frustration with the four-year limit on the student discount, Spotify has maintained that this aligns with the average length of higher education in most countries. However, they do offer other reduced-price plans like Premium Family or Duo that you can consider after graduation.

Alternatives to Spotify Premium Student

If you are a student enrolled at an accredited college or university, and above the age of 18, you can get Spotify Premium Student for up to four years. However, you will need to renew and reverify your student status every 12 months.

Once you graduate, you will no longer be eligible for the student discount. At this point, you may want to consider other Spotify Premium plans or explore alternative music streaming services. Here are some options to consider:

Spotify Premium Plans:

• Premium Individual – Ad-free music listening, offline playback, and more for $11.99 per month.
• Premium Duo – A plan for two people living at the same address, offering separate Premium accounts for each member at a cheaper rate than two individual plans.
• Premium Family – A plan for up to six family members living together, providing separate Premium accounts for each member at a discounted rate compared to individual plans.

Alternatives to Spotify Premium:

• Apple Music – One of the leading paid music streaming services, offering a vast library of over 100 million songs, curated playlists, and exclusive releases. Apple Music is well-integrated with the Apple ecosystem and supports spatial audio and lossless streaming. It costs $10.99 per month for individuals and $16.99 per month for a family plan.
• YouTube Music – Offers access to both music tracks and music videos, including remixes, live performances, and official albums. YouTube Music provides personalized recommendations and an ad-free experience with the Premium subscription. It costs $9.99 per month for YouTube Music Premium.
• Tidal – Known for its high-fidelity (Hi-Fi) music streaming, making it a popular choice for audiophiles and music enthusiasts who want studio-quality sound. Tidal also offers exclusive content, including music videos, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. It costs $9.99 per month for HiFi and $19.99 per month for HiFi Plus.
• Amazon Music Unlimited – Offers a vast music catalog with access to 100 million songs and lossless streaming. It integrates well with Amazon Alexa and Amazon Prime, making it a great choice for Prime members and those with Alexa smart speakers. It costs $9.99 per month for non-Prime users and $8.99 per month for Prime members.
• Deezer – A versatile music streaming service offering over 90 million tracks with both free and premium tiers. Deezer’s Flow feature creates personalized playlists based on your listening habits, and it also offers Hi-Fi streaming. It costs $10.99 per month for Premium and $14.99 per month for HiFi.
• Pandora – One of the first music services to offer personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres. Pandora Premium allows for on-demand streaming and curated playlists. It costs $9.99 per month for Pandora Premium, with a Family plan available for $17.99 per month.
• SoundCloud Go+ – Allows users to stream a wide variety of user-uploaded content, including independent artists, remixes, and podcasts. SoundCloud Go+ offers ad-free listening, offline access, and access to over 150 million tracks. It costs $9.99 per month for SoundCloud Go+.

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