Updated 27 March 2026

Hulu Student Discount

Eligible students get Hulu (With Ads) for $1.99/month instead of the regular $9.99. That is an 80% discount.

$1.99

Student price/month

$9.99

Regular price/month

$96/yr

Annual savings

How to Get the Student Discount

1

Verify your student status

Hulu uses SheerID to verify enrollment. You need a .edu email address and current enrollment at a US Title IV accredited college or university.

2

Sign up at hulu.com/student

Go directly to the student landing page. Enter your school, name, date of birth, and .edu email. SheerID verifies in seconds.

3

Enjoy Hulu for $1.99/mo

Your discount applies immediately. You get the full Hulu (With Ads) library. Re-verification is required annually.

Eligibility Requirements

  • -Must be currently enrolled at a US Title IV accredited college or university
  • -Must be 18 years or older
  • -Need a valid .edu email address
  • -New and returning Hulu subscribers only (not for current paid subscribers)
  • -Discount must be re-verified every 12 months
  • -Not available for Hulu (No Ads), Hulu + Live TV, or Disney Bundle plans

What's Not Included

The student plan only covers Hulu (With Ads) at $1.99/month. You cannot upgrade to Hulu (No Ads) at a student rate. You also cannot bundle it with Disney+ and ESPN+ at the student price. If you want Hulu + Live TV, you pay the full $82.99/month with no student discount.