How does Spotify verify my student status?
With Spotify’s student subscription, the streaming giant is partnering with SheerID, a verification platform used by several other brands to verify student status and other job-specific discounts, such as military, teacher, and more. SheerID also offers discounts for students, teachers, and more in one place.
How do I get my free Hulu?
Once you have activated your Spotify Premium student offer, you can activate your Hulu (With Ads) plan on your services page.
Is it safe to use student authentication platforms like SheerID?
I wouldn’t be writing this article if there was anything remotely suspicious about this student discount from Spotify, which requires SheerID verification. I used UniDays, SheerID, and other student discount platforms like studentbean for four years in college and completed the student verification process myself. It’s easy to do, and I had no problems. Although I have now graduated, I continue to keep up with the best student offers to share with friends, family, and ZDNET readers.
Of course, there is always a potential risk when you put any information online, so I recommend that you exercise caution. However, Spotify is not willing to damage customer trust by partnering with dirty sites.
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If Spotify supports reader authentication with SheerID (like many other companies), you can trust that the process has been tested. The company would lose a lot if it wasn’t there.
How do I reconfirm my Spotify student status?
Once a year, you must re-verify using SheerID that you are a student to continue receiving the student discount and Spotify bundle. You can also verify your student status by following the instructions online.
What happens to my Spotify student discount if I don’t reconfirm my student status?
If you’re still a student and you don’t verify your student status once every 12 months, you won’t get a discounted rate or bundled access to Hulu. You will need to confirm again if you want to get the discounted price. You will continue to have access to Premium Student with Hulu for up to 12 months from the date you signed up while the services are available (students can reconfirm their eligibility once every 12 months for up to 3 additional 12 month periods).
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Current Spotify student discount offer available on the site will allow readers to access Spotify Premium and Hulu with ad-only services for $6.99/month (a savings of $13.99/month).
How long does a Spotify student subscription take?
Students enrolled in a degree-granting institution can get up to 48 months of Spotify’s student bundle package at a discounted rate, which is the average time it takes to complete a bachelor’s degree.
How do I qualify for a Spotify student subscription?
To be eligible to sign up for a Spotify student subscription, you must be enrolled in an accredited US Title IV college or university (and over 18) and have your student status verified. Once confirmed, the offer will be valid for 48 months and must be reconfirmed once every 12 months.
I want the Spotify student plan, but I already have Hulu. What should I do?
If you have registered on the Hulu program (With Ads) without any premium network add-ons (eg, HBO) and pay Hulu directly and not through a third party (eg, Roku or Amazon), your existing Hulu account can be added to your Spotify Premium Student subscription with Hulu for $6.99/month. As a matter of fact, Spotify says you will need to switch your Hulu billing to Spotify.
Will I be billed for Spotify and Hulu together?
Yes. While you’re enrolled in the student discount plan, you’ll pay a single bill of $6.99/month + tax to Spotify for both services.
What happens to my subscription when I cancel?
You will retain access to Spotify’s Premium Student via Hulu for up to 12 months from the date you signed up, while the services are available. To remain enrolled at the student rate, students can reconfirm their eligibility once every 12 months, for a maximum of 3 additional 12 month periods. If you cannot revalidate at the end of any 12-month period, you will no longer be eligible for Spotify Premium Student.
