YouTube
YouTube Premium Student Plan
YouTube Premium at $8.99/month for verified US college students, instead of $15.99/month; since August 2026 that price also bundles Google AI Pro.
What you get
$7/month off Premium- You pay now
- $8.99
- Then you pay
- $15.99/month
Who can get it
- Students
- Students at an eligible higher-education institution, verified through SheerID
- Re-verify every year, for up to 4 years
- RegionsUS only
What you need
- Card neededA payment card, even though you pay nothing at first
- ID checkAn ID or enrolment check (usually SheerID or a student card upload)
How to claim it
- 01
Open youtube.com/premium/student while signed in to your Google account
- 02
Verify your enrolment through SheerID
- 03
Subscribe at the student price; re-verify each year
The catches
After 4 years, or once you stop re-verifying, it renews at the standard monthly price
Student pricing and availability differ outside the US; check the page in your country
A card is needed to subscribe
Your school has to be on SheerID's approved list
Questions
Does YouTube Music come with it?
Yes. YouTube Premium Student includes YouTube Music Premium, like the Individual plan.
Is Google AI Pro included?
In the US, yes: YouTube's August 2026 back-to-school announcement bundles Google AI Pro with the $8.99/month student plan, against $35.98/month for both separately.
Is it available outside the US?
Student memberships are offered in 100+ countries at local prices. Check youtube.com/premium/student in yours.
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