Spotify Premium to Student Discount: A Step-by-Step Guide

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If you're a student, you're in luck - Spotify offers a discounted Premium plan just for you! According to Spotify's website, this special plan is available to students with a valid .edu email address.

To get started, you'll need to verify your student status through Spotify's website, which takes just a few minutes. You'll be asked to provide your school email address and confirm your enrollment.

Once you've verified your student status, you'll be eligible for the discounted Premium plan, which costs just $4.99 per month - a whopping 50% off the regular price.

Who Is Eligible?

To be eligible for Spotify's student discount, you must be a student at an accredited higher education institution in the US. This includes four-year universities, community colleges, and other accredited institutions.

To qualify, you must be enrolled at a US Title IV accredited college or university. If you're unsure if your school qualifies, you can check the Federal Student Aid site.

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You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for the student discount. High school students are not eligible, but undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students are.

You can use a valid student ID or a transcript as proof of enrollment. The discount is available in selected countries and is valid for up to four years, as long as you remain eligible.

If you study abroad, you're still eligible for the student discount. However, if you graduate from school and leave school for any reason, you're no longer entitled to the discount.

You can't request to add a US school if it's not on the list provided by Spotify. However, if you're in a non-US academic organization, you can add your school via the form provided by Spotify.

Get a Premium Account

To get a Premium account, you need to qualify for the student discount first. If you're actively enrolled at an accredited college or university in the US or UK, you may qualify for a 50% discount for Spotify Premium.

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Spotify uses SheerID to verify your student status, and the discount is available for 4 years of study. You'll have to re-verify your eligibility every 12 months.

To start, go to Spotify.com in a web browser and sign in to your account. If you're not already signed in, click Log In at the top-right corner to sign in now.

Once you're signed in, click Profile at the top-right corner of the page, then select Account. Information about your account will appear, and you can scroll down and click Subscription to proceed.

Click TRY PREMIUM FREE under the “Spotify Free” header, then click Change plan next to “Your plan” below the blue header bar. Scroll down and click GET STUDENT in the “Premium for Students” box at the bottom of the page.

You'll need to fill out the form with your name, college, and birthdate as requested. Click Verify, and Spotify will query SheerID to verify your status.

If you're not already signed in, you can follow instructions to create an account, then go to Spotify.com in a web browser and follow the same steps as above.

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Here's a step-by-step guide to get a Spotify Premium Student account:

  • Go to Spotify.com in a web browser
  • Sign in to your account or create a new one if you don't have one
  • Click Profile > Account > Subscription > Go Premium (or 'Try Premium Free')
  • Click Change Plan > Get Student
  • Fill in the form with your name, college, and birthdate
  • Click Verify
  • Follow on-screen instructions to process your payment

You can also manually verify your student status if the automatic verification fails. You can choose the Manually verify option after logging into your Spotify account, then choose the file to upload to provide additional proof.

Applying a Discount

To get the Spotify Premium student discount, you need to be actively enrolled at an accredited college or university in the US or UK. If you qualify, you can get a 50% discount on Spotify Premium.

To apply the discount, go to Spotify.com in a web browser and sign in to your account. If you're not already signed in, click Log In at the top-right corner to sign in now.

Click Profile at the top-right corner of the page, and then select Account to view your account information.

You'll see a green button that says CHANGE OR CANCEL. Click this button to start the process of applying the student discount.

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Next, click VERIFY next to "Premium for Students" to begin the verification process. This will take you to a form where you'll need to enter your name, college, and birthdate.

If you're having trouble verifying your status, don't worry! You can choose the Manually verify option after logging into your Spotify account. This will allow you to upload additional proof, such as a document from your college.

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Go to Spotify.com and sign in to your account.
  2. Click Profile, then select Account.
  3. Click CHANGE OR CANCEL.
  4. Click VERIFY next to "Premium for Students."
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to process your payment.

Once your status is verified, you'll be redirected to a screen that allows you to enter payment details. After processing your payment, your membership status will be updated to the student-discounted version of Premium.

Premium Account Details

To get a Spotify Premium Student account, you'll need to provide some extra information to verify your student status.

You can get a Spotify Premium Student account for roughly 50% off the original price, which varies by country. In the US, students can get a free month of Spotify Premium, followed by a discounted monthly subscription of just $5.99 per month.

Here are some countries where Spotify offers discounted student pricing: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, and many others.

If you're eligible, you can enjoy a Hulu (ad-supported) and a Showtime (ad-free) subscription, saving $21.98 a month.

What is Premium?

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Spotify Premium offers a range of benefits, including ad-free music and the ability to skip songs without restrictions.

You can access over 70 million ad-free music tracks with a Premium account.

One of the most significant advantages of Spotify Premium is the ability to listen offline, which is perfect for commutes, workouts, or areas with poor internet connectivity.

You can download up to 10,000 songs for offline listening with a Premium account.

Spotify Premium also removes restrictions on listening to music internationally, making it a great option for travelers or those who want to access music from around the world.

You can get all these benefits for $11.99 per month, with a 3-month free trial available for first-time users.

The Individual plan is the most basic Premium plan, but Spotify also offers several other versions, which we'll cover later.

Eligible students in certain countries can get a Spotify Premium subscription for roughly 50% off, with prices varying from country to country.

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For example, in the US, students can get a free month of Spotify Premium, followed by a discounted monthly subscription of just $5.99 per month.

This discounted price is a significant saving, especially considering that students can also get a Hulu (ad-supported) and a Showtime (ad-free) subscription with their Spotify Premium Student plan, saving them $21.98 a month.

Premium

The Premium account is a game-changer for music lovers. You can get more than 70 million ad-free songs.

One of the biggest benefits of Premium is the ability to listen offline, which is perfect for commutes or long trips. You can also download up to 10,000 songs for offline listening.

The Premium account costs $11.99 per month, but don't worry, there's a 3-month free trial for first-time users. This is a great way to test out the service before committing to a paid plan.

If you're a student, you can get a 50% discount on Premium, which brings the price down to $5.99 per month. This is a great deal for students who want to access all the Premium benefits without breaking the bank.

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Here are the steps to get a Premium account:

  1. Go to Spotify.com in a web browser
  2. Sign in to your account or create a new one
  3. Click on Profile > Account > Subscription > Go Premium (or 'Try Premium Free')
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to change your plan and get Premium

Note that you'll need to provide some extra information to verify your student status, such as your college name and birthdate. But don't worry, this is a quick and easy process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get 50% off Spotify Premium?

Get 50% off Spotify Premium by taking advantage of the student discount, which requires being a currently enrolled student

Is Spotify student discount only 4 years?

The Spotify Premium Student discount is available for up to 4 years, but renewal is required annually to maintain eligibility. Students can expect to receive renewal instructions via email about 4 weeks before their current subscription expires.

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