Education & software perks

12 verified perks · 11 brands· re-verified 2026-08-26

Some of the largest verified discounts anywhere are for students and educators — especially on software, where 'education pricing' often means free, not just cheaper. The recurring toll is verification: a school email or a service like SheerID, one time or per year. Free-while-eligible tools are worth claiming even if you don't need them today, because holding an unused free license costs nothing. Below are the education perks we've verified at the source, with each one's exact eligibility and claim path.

Quick answer

We've verified 12 education & software perks across 11 brands, each checked against the provider's own page. Most require a step to claim — none apply automatically.

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Adobe Creative Cloud education pricing

Verified August 25, 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.

Claim on Adobe →

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Apple education pricing on Mac and iPad

Verified July 14, 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).

Claim on Apple →

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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.

Claim on Autodesk →

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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.

Claim on Figma →

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GitHub Student Developer Pack

Verified August 26, 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.

Claim on GitHub →

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GitHub Education benefits for teachers

Verified August 4, 2026

Worth: Free GitHub tools and benefits for verified teachers
Who gets it: Educators at accredited institutions

How to claim it

Apply at education.github.com/teachers.
Verify your academic status.

Claim on GitHub →

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Free Headspace for K-12 teachers

Verified August 26, 2026

Worth: Free subscription for eligible educators
Who gets it: K-12 teachers, school administrators, and supporting staff in the US, UK, CA, AU

How to claim it

Go to headspace.com/educators.
Verify with your school email to unlock the free subscription.

Claim on Headspace →

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JetBrains IDEs free for students and teachers

Verified August 26, 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.

Claim on JetBrains →

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Michaels teacher discount

Verified August 26, 2026

Worth: 15% off your entire purchase including sale items, for verified teachers
Who gets it: Verified educators (Michaels Rewards educator verification)

How to claim it

Create a Michaels Rewards account and complete educator verification.
The discount applies at checkout in store and online.

Claim on Michaels →

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Free Microsoft 365 Education for students and teachers

Verified August 26, 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.

Claim on Microsoft →

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Notion free for students and educators

Verified July 13, 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.

Claim on Notion →

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GI Bill education benefits

Verified July 15, 2026

Worth: Varies; tuition, housing, and book stipends for eligible service
Who gets it: Service members and veterans meeting service requirements

How to claim it

Check eligibility and apply at va.gov/education.
Use benefits at an approved school or training program.

Claim on US Department of Veterans Affairs →

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Education & software — questions

Does 'education discount' mean free?

Sometimes free, sometimes just reduced — they're different, and we flag which. Each perk's value reflects what the provider's page actually says, never an assumption.

Who counts as a student or educator?

It varies — some programs accept any school email, others require an accredited institution or set an age floor. Each perk lists the eligibility the provider states.

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