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With summer coming to a close, many of us are probably heading back to school for the fall semester. A new academic year comes with more assignments but also more TV shows and movies to give you ample time to procrastinate, recharge, and enjoy your downtime during an exhausting academic year.
With so many options in an increasingly competitive streaming market, choice overload can be overwhelming.
But if you’re like me and live on a tight budget for college, you can be more selective in your subscription choices. (Rocket Money can also help you weed out those subscriptions you don’t use anymore and cut down your costs!) Purchasing subscriptions to streaming services can be quite expensive, and costs are increasing (Thanks, inflation).
Personally, I ended up saving a lot by just keeping an eye out for these discounts, subscribing in a timely manner, and even canceling forgotten subscriptions. I also tried to maximize the number of perks I could gain from each subscription.
Now, college students can save money on some of the major streaming services by claiming discounts on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+, Discovery+, YouTube Premium, and others.
To access all of these discounts, ensure you have a copy of your student ID as well as your .edu email address handy when you sign up. Some platforms also require students to re-verify their eligibility and student status annually. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular offers.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video offers students a subscription known as Amazon Prime Student. At present, an Amazon Prime Student account offers students a six-month free subscription, after which it will only cost $7.49/month or $69/year. Users can access Amazon’s diverse catalog of movies and TV shows and unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos. The best part about Prime is that you can apply it to an Amazon account and get quicker deliveries, including two-day free shipping!
With a newly added perk, Prime Students can now redeem 6 months of Linkedin Premium for free! Students can also get SHOWTIME through specific Prime Video Channels for $0.99/month and free unlimited food delivery with Grubhub+, plus more!
Hulu
When I discovered that I could stream The Dropout for $1.99/month on Hulu at the beginning of the year, I subscribed immediately! At present, the regular monthly subscription cost is $6.99/month or $69.99/year. Students get a whopping 70% off their Hulu subscriptions. While student verification is required at a Title IV accredited college or university to qualify for the promotion. The process is simple and accessible!
Paramount+
Paramount+ gives students a 25% discount on what it calls its “Essential Plan.” This specific plan gives you access to original programming, NFL on CBS Live, 24/7 live news with CBSN, and limited ads. Students only have to pay $3.74/month on an Essential Plan subscription. Currently, non-students pay $4.99/month.
Discovery+
Students have the option to subscribe to Discovery+ for only $2.99/month, which offers a 40% savings off your regular monthly subscription price. Students must verify their status annually if they want to maintain their subscription. Student subscriptions also include 7-day free trials for new subscribers enrolled at a Title IV accredited U.S. college or university.
YouTube Premium Discount
Have you ever wanted to know how it would feel to watch ad-free videos on YouTube Premium? The student discount allows you to watch ad-free videos and even download videos for offline viewing for only $6.99/month. The discount also allows students to choose a free three-month trial as well. Students also receive unlimited access to YouTube Music!
The Bottom Line
Streaming services seem to be one of the biggest entertainment and media platforms today; if you’re already an avid user of multiple streaming services, taking advantage of multiple student subscriptions simultaneously can save you hundreds of dollars per year. With that money saved, you can prep your emergency fund,, plan your next vacation, or even start investing!
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