Student discounts that actually exist.

Free access to a large bundle of professional developer tools for verified students, including GitHub Pro, GitHub Copilot (student plan), JetBrains IDEs, cloud credits from Microsoft Azure and DigitalOcean, a free Namecheap domain, and learning platforms such as DataCamp and Educative. Free while you remain a verified student; individual partner offers vary, so see the official page for current details.

Who qualifies: Students aged 13+ actively enrolled in a degree- or diploma-granting program. Verify via a school-issued email address or by uploading proof of enrollment (e.g., student ID with enrollment date, class schedule, transcript, or enrollment letter) through GitHub Education.

Free membership giving verified students access to student discounts across 300+ brands (tech, fashion, food, fitness, travel). Each brand sets its own discount, shown on the individual offer.

Who qualifies: Current students at approved institutions. Verify free via your school/institution login (often near-instant) or by uploading a valid student ID; re-verification is required periodically (typically annually).

Free account unlocking verified student discount codes across hundreds of brands (tech, fashion, food, travel, entertainment). Each brand sets its own discount, shown on the offer.

Who qualifies: Students in full-time education. Verify with a recognized school email (automatic if your domain is recognized); if your email isn't recognized, upload proof of student status for manual review.

Free Education Plus plan for individual students: a free Plus plan on a one-member workspace, including unlimited pages and blocks, larger file uploads, 30-day page edit/version history, and site publishing/customization. Useful for notes, project tracking, and study organization across any major.

Who qualifies: Students at an accredited college/university recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). Verify by signing in with a valid school-issued education email (.edu, .ac.uk, and other allowlisted domains) and selecting the free education plan in Settings; student IDs/documents are not accepted (higher-ed only, not K-12).

6-month free trial of Prime Student, then a discounted student rate (currently about half the standard Prime price). Includes free shipping, Prime Video, and other Prime perks. The discounted rate lasts up to 4 years or until graduation, whichever comes first.

Who qualifies: Current college/university or trade-school students (or young adults 18-24). Verify with a .edu email, or through SheerID using a student ID, transcript, tuition bill, or acceptance letter.

Discounted student rate on Spotify Premium (currently $6.99/month), bundled with Hulu's (With Ads) plan at no extra cost. Includes a free trial month for new subscribers. The discount runs up to 4 years (initial 12 months plus up to three additional 12-month periods) with annual re-verification.

Who qualifies: Students 18+ enrolled at an eligible U.S. Title IV accredited college/university. Verify enrollment through SheerID (school portal login or upload proof); must not have previously had a Premium trial.

A fee waiver (a grant, not a loan) for an individual paid course: if approved, you get full access to the course content and can complete the work to earn the Course Certificate at no cost. Applied per course (valid for 180 days per approved application). Apply via the 'Financial aid available' link on the course page and complete a short application; reviews take up to about two weeks.

Who qualifies: Open to anyone who demonstrates genuine financial need (you do not need to be a currently enrolled student). Apply via the 'Financial aid available' link on the course page.

Free self-paced online courses in networking, cybersecurity, and Python, including CCNA-aligned material (Networking Essentials, CCNA: Introduction to Networks, and CCNA: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials). Courses are free to enroll in and complete; optional Cisco certification exams themselves are paid and separate from the free coursework.

Who qualifies: Open to anyone (students, job seekers, career changers). Self-paced courses require only a free NetAcad account; some instructor-led offerings run through partner academies/institutions.

Discounted student/academic pricing on CompTIA products and exam vouchers (e.g., A+, Network+, Security+). CompTIA's own page states 35-55% off products in the CompTIA Store for qualifying students; the verified SheerID discount is your best price and cannot be stacked with other offers.

Who qualifies: Actively enrolled students at U.S. degree-granting (Title IV) four-year institutions (and some two-year institutions), or U.S. high school juniors/seniors 16+. Student status is verified at checkout through SheerID (school name, name, date of birth, student email; or documentation such as a dated ID, schedule, or transcript).

Free, no-credit-card cloud skills training: hands-on labs (compute, storage, networking, databases, cloud operations), self-paced courses, digital badges, and (for those 18+) an entry-level job and internship board. Helps prepare for AWS certifications.

Who qualifies: Open to any individual regardless of education or career stage. Register with just an email address; learners as young as 13 can join (job board access requires 18+).

Free Azure credit for verified students (Microsoft states $100 in credit, usable within 12 months and renewable each year you remain an active student) plus access to a set of always-free Azure services (compute, storage, databases, etc.). No credit card required to sign up.

Who qualifies: Age 18 or older and attending an accredited, degree-granting two-year or four-year institution as a student. Verify academic status through your school/organization email address.

200 free Google Skills credits (formerly Google Cloud Skills Boost) for verified students, usable on any lab in the catalog and on skill badges and courses; credits expire one year after they are issued. Apply with your institutional email; processing can take up to two weeks.

Who qualifies: Currently enrolled students at accredited higher-education institutions in eligible countries (100+ countries). Apply with your institutional email.

Academic (student) pricing on Microsoft Certification exams. Once you identify yourself as a student in your Microsoft Learn certification profile (Interest Survey > Career Paths > Student) and your academic status is verified, the student discount is applied when you register for an exam. The official page does not state a specific discount percentage.

Who qualifies: Students in most countries/regions (Microsoft notes exceptions for India and China). Identify yourself as a student in your Microsoft Learn certification profile and verify academic status.

Free first year as an ISC2 Candidate: discounts on Official ISC2 online self-paced training (toward certs like CC, SSCP, CISSP), free access to ISC2 webinar channels (Think Tank, Security Briefings, Knowledge Vault), member/discounted pricing on ISC2 events, and access to the global ISC2 community. After the first year, $50 annual dues apply.

Who qualifies: Open to those starting or advancing in cybersecurity, including students and career changers (must be 16+ to sit for an ISC2 exam). Sign up directly on the ISC2 Candidate page; one ISC2 account per person.

Free educational licenses to the full JetBrains lineup for verified students, including IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, PyCharm, WebStorm, the .NET tools and ReSharper, and the rest of the IDEs. Free as long as you remain a student (annual renewal). For non-commercial/educational use only.

Who qualifies: Students and faculty at accredited educational institutions (high schools, colleges, universities) enrolled in a program that takes one or more years of full-time study. Verify via a university email, an ISIC/ITIC student ID, your GitHub Student Developer Pack account, or other official proof of enrollment. Renew annually.

For verified students: $50 in MongoDB Atlas credits (cloud database), free MongoDB skill badges, and a free MongoDB certification voucher ($150 value) earned by completing and passing a MongoDB University certification learning path. Delivered as a GitHub Student Developer Pack benefit.

Who qualifies: Qualify via the GitHub Student Developer Pack: enrolled in a degree-/diploma-granting program, a verifiable school-issued email or proof of enrollment, a GitHub personal account, and at least 13 years old. Verify by linking your GitHub credentials at mongodb.com/students.

3 months of DataCamp Premium free for GitHub Student Developer Pack users — access to 730+ hands-on data, AI, cloud, and software engineering courses. No charge and no credit card required, and your learning progress is saved if you later choose a paid subscription.

Who qualifies: Have the GitHub Student Developer Pack, then link your DataCamp and GitHub accounts and authorize access to redeem the 3 free months (school-issued email, once per user).

Free 1-year, single-user educational access to Autodesk's professional software (AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion, Inventor, Civil 3D, 3ds Max, and more) for educational use only (learning and research); renewable annually as long as you remain eligible.

Who qualifies: Students, educators, and staff at a qualified educational institution who meet the minimum age requirement. Eligibility is verified through SheerID (third-party), using proof of enrollment/employment and typically a school-issued email.

Discounted student license: the MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite includes MATLAB, Simulink, online training, and widely used add-on toolboxes. Many students also get MATLAB completely free if their university has a Campus-Wide License (sign in with your student email to check).

Who qualifies: Degree-seeking students. Free access if your university holds a Campus-Wide License (create a MathWorks account with your student email); otherwise the Student Suite is available to purchase at the student rate.

Student-rate IEEE membership (dues set at a reduced student rate; exact amount shown at checkout). Includes access to IEEE's technical digital library (IEEE Xplore), IEEE Spectrum and IEEE Potentials magazines, a global community of 420,000+ technology and engineering members, mentoring by professional engineers, and networking. Society memberships and select publications are available to student members at reduced add-on rates.

Who qualifies: Registered undergraduate or graduate students carrying at least 50% of a full-time program in an IEEE-designated field. Student/graduate-student status is subject to an 8-year cumulative limit.

The FE exam is the official first step toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, designed for students close to graduation and recent grads. It's a computer-based exam offered year-round at Pearson test centers; the exam fee is $225, paid directly to NCEES. NCEES publishes the official FE Reference Handbook, which you can download free from your MyNCEES account (the same reference used during the exam). Official NCEES practice exams are sold separately for a fee.

Who qualifies: Students close to finishing (or graduates of) an EAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program. Some states allow earlier eligibility; register through your NCEES account (state-specific rules may apply).

Free download of Ansys Student simulation software (Workbench-based, including Ansys Mechanical, Ansys CFD/Fluent, and Ansys Discovery, plus more) for personal learning, with introductory courses and tutorials. Free of charge globally for non-commercial student/educational use (self-learning, coursework, student projects). Note: problem size is capped vs. commercial versions, and the software is Windows 64-bit only.

Who qualifies: Students using the software for personal educational and learning purposes (non-commercial). No purchase required; free download from the Ansys academic site.

Free student plan: professional-grade, cloud-based CAD (modeling, assemblies, drawings, data management, collaboration) usable on any device, browser-based. Comparable to the Standard plan (cited by Onshape at $1,500/yr value).

Who qualifies: Current students; eligibility is based on educational use rather than email domain, so a .edu address is not required. Student status is confirmed during signup.

SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students: a 1-year cloud (browser-based) CAD license bundle covering xDesign, xShape, xFrame, and xMold. Includes online learning content with onboarding and live webinars, access to the student community, and the ability to pass two industrial Associate-level certifications (SOLIDWORKS 3D Creator and 3D Sculptor). Listed student rate is $60 USD / 60 EUR (excluding local VAT/taxes; prices may vary by location). One-time payment, for personal/non-commercial use; not for classroom purposes. Check the official page for current pricing and terms.

Who qualifies: Students enrolled at an academic institution, for personal/non-commercial use only, at least 18, in a supported country. (A SOLIDWORKS desktop Student Edition is also offered, often via the student's school.)

Free Student Subscriber membership (described by ANA as a $10 value). Includes the Welcome to the Profession Kit, members-only content (American Nurse Today, ANA SmartBrief), an online student community, advocacy resources/legislative alerts, the ANA Career Center job board, and the ANA Code of Ethics.

Who qualifies: Current nursing students. Free for members of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA); non-NSNA students can also get it free by agreeing to receive membership information from NSNA. Sign up on the ANA student membership page.

Discounted NCLEX-RN / NCLEX-PN prep subscriptions through UWorld's nursing student group discount program. A group of 20+ students from the same nursing school qualifies; each student receives a personal discount code (valid 7 days) and purchases directly, with the option to pay over time via Affirm. No institutional contract required. UWorld states this group program is the only way for students to receive a discounted UWorld NCLEX course; the exact discount is not published on the official page.

Who qualifies: Minimum of 20 nursing students from the same school (different cohorts/program stages allowed). A student coordinator forms the group and shares the roster; UWorld issues discount codes valid for 7 days.

Need-based assistance for the path to medical school: reduced MCAT registration fee, free MCAT Official Prep products, AMCAS application fee waivers (one submission covering multiple medical schools), a complimentary multi-year subscription to the MSAR online admissions database, and discounted PREview exam fees.

Who qualifies: Applicants preparing to apply to medical school with a U.S.-based home address and household income at or below 400% of the national poverty level, who are not yet accepted/enrolled in or graduated from medical school. Apply once per calendar year on the official AAMC FAP page.

Student membership with advocacy and grassroots organizing, educational/clinical-skill events, leadership and professional development, and partner discounts on test prep and learning resources (plus a new-member gift from Kaplan Test Prep on joining). The 4-year membership includes a complimentary AMSA Graduate Membership.

Who qualifies: Open to any person engaged in medical or premedical education in the U.S./Canada (and international medical students via the international tier). Paid membership: a 4-year option and a lower-cost 1-year auto-renew option, with prices and installment plans shown on the official join page.

Reduces the CFA Program exam registration fee to USD 600 under the Premium Registration Package (includes Practice Pack) for the awarded exam cycle. Official student scholarship from CFA Institute, awarded by your affiliated university.

Who qualifies: Enrolled at a school/college participating in CFA Institute's University Affiliation Program, and not yet registered for your next exam (you need not be in an affiliated degree program). Apply online; awarded by your university. Application window: 1 September through 15 July.

Reduces the CFA Program exam registration fee to USD 400 under the Premium Registration Package (which includes Practice Pack access for scholarships awarded March 4, 2026 onward) for one exam registration. Need-based aid for individuals who may have difficulty affording the full cost of the CFA Program.

Who qualifies: Meet CFA Program requirements and demonstrate financial need (a key consideration). Apply online during one of four annual windows aligned to each exam cycle; reviewed and awarded by CFA Institute. Open to students and non-students alike.

Self-paced e-learning certificate covering financial markets and the Bloomberg Terminal. Provided free to students through participating institutions; learners earn a Certificate of Completion to add to a resume/LinkedIn.

Who qualifies: Students at an institution that participates in Bloomberg for Education; sign up on the Bloomberg for Education portal, typically with your university email. Confirm availability with your school, as access is provisioned through the institution.

Student rate of 50% off annual membership (Self-Study and Full-Immersion plans), giving access to 250+ finance courses and accredited certifications including the FMVA (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst). Discount applies via a student enrollment link/coupon for those with an eligible school email.

Who qualifies: Students with a valid university-affiliated email address (.edu or similar, .ac.uk, and most major Canadian university domains); the discount applies at checkout when you sign up with an eligible school email.

Reduced rate (or in some cases no cost) on Becker's CPA Exam Review when your school, employer, or professional society is a Becker partner. Also offers a free 14-day course demo and the Newt D. Becker Scholarship.

Who qualifies: Verify whether your institution/organization is a Becker Partner using Becker's partner lookup; eligibility and pricing are determined through that partnership rather than a blanket public student rate.

Free online courses and globally recognized certifications in inbound marketing, content/social/email marketing, sales, SEO, and customer service. All courses and certification exams are free, with no certificate fee.

Who qualifies: Open to anyone with a free HubSpot account; no school verification required. Students enrolled at partner institutions can also access software certifications through the free Education Partner Program (EPP) portal.

Job-ready professional certificates designed by Google, including Digital Marketing & E-commerce and UX Design, hosted on Coursera. In the U.S. and Canada the subscription is a monthly rate after a 7-day free trial. Coursera financial aid can make the certificate free for those who qualify; apply via the 'Financial aid available' link on the course page (per-course application — for multi-course certificates you reapply for each course).

Who qualifies: Open to all learners; no enrollment status required. To get it free, apply for Coursera Financial Aid via the 'Financial aid available' link on the course page (per-course application, reviewed by Coursera).

Free online training and certification exams for Google's marketing tools, including the Google Analytics (GA4) certification and Google Ads certifications. Courses and certification exams are free with no exam or certificate fee. (Free for everyone, not a student-exclusive discount.)

Who qualifies: Open to anyone with a free Google/Skillshop account; no student verification required. Certifications are typically valid for 12 months.

Free access to the Figma Professional plan (Figma Design, FigJam, Dev Mode, plus AI tools for higher-ed) for verified higher-education students and educators; high school students/educators get the Enterprise plan. No cost while your education status is verified (higher-ed access is valid one year and renewable by reapplying).

Who qualifies: Higher-ed students/educators and bootcamp participants. Verify your education status at figma.com/education/apply (higher-ed via SheerID using a school-issued email; high school via school-issued email).

Discounted student/teacher rate on the Creative Cloud All Apps plan (now branded 'Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachers'), which includes 20+ professional apps such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Acrobat, Adobe Fonts, and cloud storage. An introductory first-year rate applies, after which the subscription renews at the standard student/teacher rate. See the official page for current pricing.

Who qualifies: Students and teachers age 13+ enrolled at an accredited primary/secondary school, college, university, homeschool, or qualifying credential program. Verify with a school-issued email or proof of enrollment during purchase.

Free access to Canva's premium (Pro-level) design features, templates, and collaboration tools for eligible students. K-12 students get it free through Canva for Education. Higher-ed students get free premium access through Canva for Campus only if their university has licensed it — access is institution-dependent, not automatic for all college students.

Who qualifies: K-12 students get access via a teacher invite or by signing up with a verified school email. Higher-ed students get Pro features free if their university participates in Canva for Campus (sign in with your university email; contact your institution if not yet enabled). Verification via school email domain or uploaded documentation (reviewed within ~48 hours).

Free LawHub account gives aspiring law students free practice in the authentic LSAT test interface (a limited set of full Official LSAT PrepTests offered free), plus free webinars on legal careers and law school choice, on-demand courses, podcasts, and a personalized school list. A paid LawHub Advantage tier ($120/year per the official site) unlocks the full Official LSAT PrepTest library, the Application Status Tracker, and 1L prep courses.

Who qualifies: Open to anyone planning to apply to law school. Create a free LSAC account at lsac.org to access the free LawHub tier; no enrollment verification required for the free account.

Free ABA Law Student Division membership for enrolled law students. Benefits include law-student content and career resources, the ABA Career Center / job board, free membership in up to 5 ABA practice-area Groups, and member discounts (e.g., ABA Advantage discounts, plus bar review and study-aid savings). An optional Premium upgrade is available for a small annual fee (currently $25/year); confirm current price and benefits on the official page.

Who qualifies: Free for students enrolled at an ABA-approved law school (JD/LLM). Many schools auto-enroll students via the ABA's Full School Enrollment program; otherwise join directly through the official ABA membership page.

Official federal hiring paths for students and recent graduates: the Internship Program (paid internships for current students), the Recent Graduates Program (a two-year development program), and the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program for advanced-degree candidates. These are paid roles and the standard, legitimate entry route into federal service, including positions that lead to security-clearance-eligible careers. Successful participants may be eligible for conversion to permanent civil-service jobs.

Who qualifies: Internship Program: enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational program. Recent Graduates: completed a qualifying degree within the last two years (longer for veterans). All positions are posted and applied to on USAJOBS.gov.

Free 1-year educational access to professional Autodesk design/manufacturing software (Fusion, AutoCAD, Inventor and more), renewable each year while you remain eligible. The same professional tools used in machine shops and fab shops.

Who qualifies: Students age 13+ (14+ in China/South Korea) enrolled at an accredited educational institution, including high schools and trade/technical schools. Eligibility is verified through SheerID (third-party): you submit proof of enrollment and confirmation is valid 12 months.

100% of the training material is free to access, including study guides, knowledge checks, course activities, and resources, for OSHAcademy's own 10-hour and 30-hour Construction Safety and Health programs (content equivalent to the OSHA 10/30 construction outreach courses) and many other safety topics. You can complete the training at no cost; an official certificate, transcript, and documented training record card are an optional paid add-on.

Who qualifies: Open to anyone, including students and apprentices. Free account registration; no school or employer affiliation required to access the free training material.

Discounted student pricing on professional Snap-on tools (hand tools, torque tools, diagnostics, tool storage) for full-time technical students, with a student payment plan available for qualifying students. Exact student prices are shown after you register/sign in as a verified student.

Who qualifies: Full-time students enrolled in an approved school program and currently fulfilling curriculum requirements. Register online or work through a Snap-on Education Account Manager; purchases capped at $12,000 (list value) while enrolled.

Industry-recognized Industry 4.0 / smart-automation certifications offered free to students at SACA member institutions. Member schools become authorized certification centers and can deliver unlimited free certifications to their enrolled students.

Who qualifies: Students enrolled at a SACA education member institution (high school or college) where an instructor is SACA-certified. The school holds the membership; certifications are then free to its students. If your school is not a member, certification access depends on the school joining.

Portable, stackable, industry-recognized welding certifications and curriculum delivered to students through their school as part of the Lincoln Electric Education Partner Schools (LEEPS) pathway, built in partnership with NC3. The LEEPStart pathway provides core welding certification and instructional resources for high school and CTE programs, including a virtual certification option that offers introductory welding certification without requiring a live-weld lab. Certifications are administered and issued by trained instructors at the participating school rather than purchased directly by the individual student.

Who qualifies: Students enrolled in a participating school / CTE or welding program that adopts the Lincoln Electric Education (LEEPS) pathway. Delivered and administered by the school rather than purchased directly by the individual student.