Apple Music Student does not come with Apple TV

Apple Music Student is a separate subscription that covers music streaming only. It does not bundle Apple TV+, Apple's video streaming service. If you want both services, you need to pay for them separately or choose a different plan.

Apple does offer a bundle called Apple One that combines multiple services at a lower price than buying them individually. The Student tier of Apple One includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ storage. This is the most affordable way to get both music and video streaming if you are a student.

Key Takeaways

  • Apple Music Student subscription includes music streaming, spatial audio, and lossless audio, but does not include Apple TV+.
  • Apple One Student bundle combines Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ at a lower monthly cost than buying each separately.
  • To use Apple Music Student, you must verify your student status through SheerID, a third-party verification service.
  • Apple TV+ can be purchased as a standalone subscription or as part of any Apple One tier if you do not want the full bundle.

What Apple Music Student actually includes

Apple Music Student gives you access to Apple's full music catalog — over 100 million songs — with no ads. You can read tracks to listen offline, create playlists, and share them with friends. The plan also includes spatial audio with Dolby Atmos on supported devices, which creates a surround-sound effect for certain songs and albums.

The subscription covers lossless and hi-res lossless audio on compatible equipment, meaning you get higher sound quality than standard streaming. You can also access Apple Music Classical, a separate app designed for classical music with better search and curation than the main app.

Student pricing is roughly half the cost of a standard individual Apple Music subscription. You do not get access to Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, or extra iCloud storage with this plan alone.

How Apple One Student bundles the services you want

Apple One Student is a bundle tier designed specifically for students. It includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and 200 GB of iCloud+ storage. The monthly cost is lower than paying for Apple Music Student and Apple TV+ separately.

Apple TV+ within this bundle gives you access to original shows, films, and documentaries produced by Apple. You can watch on up to six devices at once and share the subscription with family members through Family Sharing.

To may have access to for Apple One Student pricing, you must verify your student status through SheerID during signup. The verification process asks for your school email, student ID number, or other proof of enrollment. Verification is free and usually takes a few minutes.

Comparing the cost of buying separately versus bundling

If you buy Apple Music Student and Apple TV+ as separate subscriptions, you pay for each one individually each month. Apple Music Student costs less than the standard plan, but Apple TV+ is the same price whether you buy it alone or as part of a bundle.

Apple One Student combines both services plus Apple Arcade and iCloud+ storage at a single monthly price. For most students who want both music and video streaming, the bundle saves money compared to buying them separately. The savings grow if you also use Apple Arcade or need the extra iCloud storage.

If you only want music and do not care about video streaming, Apple Music Student alone is the cheaper option. If you want video streaming but not music, you can buy Apple TV+ as a standalone subscription without joining Apple One.

How to check your current subscription and upgrade

On an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Settings app and tap your name at the top. Select Subscriptions, then look for Apple Music and Apple TV+ in the list. Each subscription shows its renewal date and monthly cost.

If you have Apple Music Student and want to add Apple TV+, you can either buy Apple TV+ separately or switch to Apple One Student. Switching to the bundle usually requires canceling your current Apple Music Student plan first, then signing up for Apple One Student with student verification.

On the web, you can manage subscriptions through your Apple ID account at appleid.apple.com. Sign in, select Subscriptions, and you will see all active services and their costs. Changes take effect at your next billing date.

What happens to your music if you switch plans

If you upgrade from Apple Music Student to Apple One Student, your music library, playlists, and listening history stay intact. You do not lose anything when you change plans — Apple Music is the same service in both cases.

If you cancel Apple Music entirely, your playlists and library remain saved to your account for 30 days. If you resubscribe within that window, everything comes back. After 30 days, Apple deletes your music data and you start fresh if you rejoin.

Student verification and how long it lasts

Apple uses SheerID to verify student status. During signup, you provide your school email, student ID, or enrollment confirmation. SheerID checks this information against school records and confirms your status within minutes in most cases.

Student pricing is available for four years from the date you first verify. After four years, your plan automatically switches to standard pricing unless you re-verify your student status. Apple sends a notification before the switch happens so you can renew your verification if you are still a student.

If you graduate or leave school before four years pass, you can continue using the plan at standard pricing. You do not have to cancel or switch — the price straightforward increases at your next billing date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Apple Music Student if I am not in college?

Apple Music Student is for students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, and some high schools. You must verify your enrollment through SheerID. If you are not currently enrolled in a school, you do not meet the requirements for student pricing.

Does Apple TV+ come free with any Apple Music plan?

No. Apple TV+ is not included with any Apple Music plan, including Student. The only way to get both services bundled is through Apple One Student, which requires separate payment and student verification.

What if I only want Apple TV+ and not Apple Music?

You can buy Apple TV+ as a standalone subscription without Apple Music or Apple One. It costs the same whether you buy it alone or as part of a bundle. Student pricing does not explore to Apple TV+ by itself — only to the full Apple One Student bundle.

Can I share Apple Music Student with family members?

No. Apple Music Student is for individual use only and cannot be shared through Family Sharing. If you want to share music with family, you need a standard Apple Music subscription or Apple One, which both support Family Sharing for up to six people.

What if my student verification expires?

When your four-year student pricing period ends, Apple notifies you before your plan changes to standard pricing. You can re-verify your student status through SheerID if you are still enrolled, which resets the four-year clock. If you do not re-verify, your subscription continues at full price.