If you're a student, you may be eligible for a YouTube student membership. Learn about who qualifies for a student membership and how to sign up.
If you have an active subscription to a YouTube paid membership (excluding NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube or YouTube TV) and would like to switch to a student membership, first cancel your existing subscription. After you cancel your existing membership, you can sign up for a YouTube student membership.
YouTube Student Membership Eligibility
To sign up for a YouTube student membership, you must:
- Be enrolled as a student at a higher education institution in a location where YouTube student memberships are offered.
- The higher education institution should be SheerID approved. Eligibility of the institution is decided by the SheerID program.
To check if your school has student plans available:- Go to the Student Plan landing page for YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium.
- Select Get Premium.
- Type in your school on the SheerID form. If your school is on the list, then student plans are available.
- Be verified as a student by SheerID. For help with the verification process, email SheerID at customerservice@sheerid.com.
If you meet the eligibility requirements for a membership, you'll be eligible for up to 4 consecutive years of student membership. You'll be required to re-verify your eligibility every year.
Student membership locations
Student Membership Options
We offer several options for amplifying your YouTube experience. You can sign up for either a YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium membership as a student. You’ll get the same benefits at a discounted rate. Learn about our paid membership options to decide which one is right for you.