Quick answer
We've verified 14 current perks for students across 13 providers. Most require a one-time verification or activation — none apply automatically, and every one below links to its source.
Student status is the single most lucrative eligibility you'll ever hold relative to effort, and it expires — which is exactly why the collection sweep is worth an afternoon. The verified stack: Spotify's discounted student Premium, Apple Music's student tier, discounted Verizon plans, Amtrak student fares, and Dell's student store. Then the professional tools that normally cost real money: the GitHub Student Developer Pack (free), JetBrains IDEs (free), Autodesk software (free), Figma's education plan (free), Notion's education plan (free), Microsoft 365 with a school email (free), plus education pricing at Apple, Samsung, and Adobe. Most verify once a year through your school email or SheerID. The strategic note nobody gives students: the free professional software alone — the GitHub pack especially — is portfolio infrastructure, not just savings. Claim it for the discount; keep it because it's the same stack you'll use professionally. Every perk below is verified weekly against the provider's own page.
Adobe
education
Adobe Creative Cloud education pricing
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- Discounted first year for students and teachers (see current price)
- Who gets it
- Students and teachers with eligible school verification
How to claim it
- Buy through adobe.com’s student & teacher store.
- Verify eligibility with your school email or documentation.
Amtrak
travel
Amtrak student discount
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- Discount on most fares for students
- Who gets it
- Students age 17-24 (see fare terms)
How to claim it
- Select the student fare option when booking on amtrak.com.
Apple
education
Apple education pricing on Mac and iPad
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; education pricing on eligible devices
- Who gets it
- College students, parents buying for them, and educators at any level
How to claim it
- Shop the Apple Education Store online.
- Verify eligibility if prompted (UNiDAYS).
streaming
Apple Music student plan
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- Discounted Apple Music for verified students
- Who gets it
- Students at degree-granting institutions (verification required)
How to claim it
- In the Music app, choose the Student plan.
- Verify with UNiDAYS.
Autodesk
education
Autodesk software free for students and educators
Verified June 10, 2026
- Worth
- Free access to professional design software
- Who gets it
- Students and educators at qualified institutions
How to claim it
- Create an education account at autodesk.com/education.
- Verify eligibility and download the software you need.
Dell
retail
Dell student deals program
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; student pricing and offers
- Who gets it
- Students with verification
How to claim it
- Shop through Dell University with your verified student status.
Figma
education
Figma free education plan
Verified June 22, 2026
- Worth
- Free professional features for students and educators
- Who gets it
- Students and educators at eligible institutions
How to claim it
- Apply at figma.com/education.
- Verify your school status.
GitHub
education
GitHub Student Developer Pack
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- Free developer tools bundle for verified students
- Who gets it
- Students 13+ enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting course
How to claim it
- Apply at education.github.com/pack with school proof.
- Access partner tools once verified.
JetBrains
education
JetBrains IDEs free for students and teachers
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- Free professional IDE licenses while you study or teach
- Who gets it
- Students and faculty with academic verification
How to claim it
- Apply at jetbrains.com with your school email or ISIC card.
- Renew annually while eligible.
Microsoft
education
Free Microsoft 365 Education for students and teachers
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- Free with a valid school email address
- Who gets it
- Students and educators at eligible institutions
How to claim it
- Enter your school email at the Microsoft 365 Education page.
- Sign in to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams free.
Notion
education
Notion free for students and educators
Verified June 28, 2026
- Worth
- Free Education plan with school email
- Who gets it
- Students and educators with a school email address
How to claim it
- Sign up with your school email at Notion’s education page.
- The Education plan applies automatically.
Samsung
retail
Samsung education offers program
Verified June 30, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; exclusive education pricing
- Who gets it
- Students, parents, and educators with verification
How to claim it
- Join the Samsung education offers program online.
- Shop with your verified education account.
Spotify
streaming
Spotify Premium Student plan
Verified June 29, 2026
- Worth
- Discounted Premium for verified students (see current price)
- Who gets it
- Enrolled students at accredited higher-ed institutions
How to claim it
- Sign up at spotify.com/student.
- Verify enrollment through SheerID; renew annually up to 4 years.
Verizon
carrier
Verizon student discount
Verified June 14, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; monthly plan discount
- Who gets it
- Students with verification
How to claim it
- Go to verizon.com/discounts.
- Verify enrollment to apply the discount.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should a student claim first?
The free professional tools: GitHub Student Developer Pack, Microsoft 365 via school email, and JetBrains/Figma/Autodesk education access. They’re career infrastructure, not just discounts.
Do these need a .edu email?
Many accept any verifiable enrollment — SheerID and UNiDAYS check enrollment records. A school email simply makes verification fastest.
What happens when I graduate?
Student tiers end at re-verification. Plan for subscriptions to step up to regular pricing, and export anything stored in education accounts.
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