Who is eligible for YouTube Premium Student?
YouTube states that anyone currently enrolled in full-time higher education should be eligible for a student account. Verification is handled by the third-party service SheerID, so as long as your college or university appears on its list, you should be good to go.
You’ll need to provide documentation to confirm your student status, which usually includes an email address from your educational institute, scans of your student ID and possibly the confirmation of enrolment letter.
The verification will need to be repeated each year of your membership (up to a maximum of four), otherwise your account will revert to the standard YouTube Premium.
What do I get with a YouTube Premium Student plan?
There are a few benefits with a YouTube Premium Student plan, such as the aforementioned removal of all adverts. You can also download videos to watch offline, have YouTube play in the background even when you open other apps, plus the package includes a subscription to YouTube Music Premium so you can download songs and albums from a selection of millions of tracks.
For more details on the different services, read what is YouTube Music and YouTube Premium?
How to get YouTube Premium Student
Head to the YouTube Premium web page and click on the family or student plan option.
1. Sign up for a student account on UNiDAYS or SheerID.
2. Verify your student status by providing your school email address or other required information.
3. Once your student status is verified, go to the YouTube Premium website and sign up for the student plan.
4. Enter your payment information and complete the subscription process.
5. Enjoy your YouTube Premium Student Discount!
