Streaming Services with Student Discounts 2025

Yes. Hulu offers a student discount on its With Ads plan for just $1.99/month (regularly $9.99). Verification is handled through SheerID, and you must be enrolled at a Title IV-accredited U.S. college or university. The discount only applies to the ad-supported plan.

Currently, Hulu does not offer a student discount on its Hulu + Live TV plans. The $1.99/month student rate applies only to the basic Hulu (With Ads) plan. Students who want live TV channels will need to subscribe at the standard price.

Several major platforms provide student discount streaming services in 2025, including:

• Hulu – $1.99/month (With Ads)
• Paramount+ – 50% off all plans (as low as $3.99/month)
• Amazon Prime Student – free 6-month trial, then $7.49/month
• Apple Music Student Plan – $5.99/month with Apple TV+ included (promotional)
• Spotify Premium Student Bundle – $5.99/month (includes Hulu With Ads)

It depends on your viewing habits:

• Hulu ($1.99) is the cheapest single service.
• Paramount+ (50% off) is great for live sports and originals.
• Spotify + Hulu ($5.99) bundles music and TV at a deep discount.
• Amazon Prime Student gives you more than streaming — free shipping and Prime perks are included.

Most providers require annual re-verification of your student status. Spotify, for example, allows you to renew for up to four years. Amazon Prime Student is valid until graduation or until you exceed the program’s time cap. Always check the provider’s terms to confirm eligibility and duration.

No. Discovery+ previously offered a student discount, but that program has been discontinued and is no longer available for new signups as of 2023. Students who already had the discount may have been able to keep it for a limited time, but Discovery+ does not currently provide a dedicated student plan in 2025.

The best internet type for streaming video depends on speed, stability, and availability in your area:

• Fiber Internet – Best overall: Fiber delivers the fastest, most reliable speeds with very low latency, making it ideal for 4K and even 8K streaming on multiple devices at once. If it’s available in your area, fiber is the top choice.
• Cable Internet – Great alternative: Widely available and capable of high speeds (100 Mbps to 1 Gbps+). Cable works well for HD and 4K streaming, though performance can slow during peak hours when many neighbors are online.
• DSL Internet – Budget option: Speeds are slower (10–100 Mbps), but DSL can still handle HD streaming on one or two devices. It’s less ideal for households with multiple streamers.
• Fixed Wireless & 5G Home Internet – Rising option: Good for areas without wired connections. 5G home internet can reach 100–300 Mbps, which supports HD and 4K streaming, but signal quality may vary based on location.
• Satellite Internet – Last resort: Services like Starlink, HughesNet, and Viasat can stream video, but higher latency may cause buffering. Satellite is best for rural households with no other options.