Apple TV does not offer a standalone student discount, but students can access Apple TV+ through Apple's Student discount on the full Apple One bundle
Apple TV+ (the streaming service) has no separate student pricing. However, if you are a student, you can buy Apple One Student, which bundles Apple TV+ with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and 200GB of iCloud+ storage for $9.99 per month. This is $4 cheaper than the standard Apple One bundle and includes the same Apple TV+ access as the full-price subscription.
The catch: you must verify your student status through SheerID, Apple's third-party verification service. You will need a valid school email address, a student ID number, or proof of enrollment. The verification takes a few minutes and happens once when you first sign up.
If you do not want the other services in Apple One Student, you cannot buy Apple TV+ alone at a discount. Your only option is the standard $9.99-per-month Apple TV+ subscription with no student rate.
Key Takeaways
- Apple TV+ itself has no student discount, but Apple One Student includes Apple TV+ plus three other services for $9.99 per month.
- You must verify your student status through SheerID using a school email, student ID, or enrollment proof.
- Apple One Student saves you $4 per month compared to the standard Apple One bundle.
- If you only want Apple TV+ and not the other services, you cannot access a student rate and must pay the regular $9.99 monthly price.
How to verify your student status for Apple One Student
Start by going to apple.com and selecting Apple One Student from the subscription options. You will be sent to SheerID's verification page, where you enter your name, date of birth, and school email address. SheerID checks this information against school enrollment databases in real time.
If your school email is not recognized, you can upload a photo of your student ID or a document showing your enrollment (such as a class schedule or tuition receipt). SheerID typically confirms your status within minutes. Once verified, you return to Apple and complete your purchase.
Your student status is verified for one year. After that, you will need to re-verify to keep the discount. Apple will send you a reminder before your discount expires.
What's included in Apple One Student
For $9.99 per month, you get Apple TV+ (all shows and films in the catalog), Apple Music (ad-free streaming of 100 million songs), Apple Arcade (access to 200+ games with no ads or in-app purchases), and 200GB of iCloud+ storage for backups and photos.
The standard Apple One bundle costs $19.95 per month and includes the same services plus Apple News+ and Apple Fitness+. Apple One Student removes those two services to lower the price, but the core streaming services remain identical.
Other ways students can save on Apple services
If you are not interested in the full Apple One Student bundle, Apple Music Student costs $5.99 per month and also requires SheerID verification. This does not include Apple TV+, but it is cheaper than buying Apple Music alone at $11.99 per month.
Apple does not currently offer student discounts on hardware (iPhones, iPads, Macs) through a direct student program. However, some retailers like Best Buy and Amazon occasionally run back-to-school sales that include Apple devices, and your school may have partnerships with Apple for hardware purchases at a discount.
When Apple One Student makes sense financially
If you use Apple Music and want Apple TV+, Apple One Student is the better deal. You pay $9.99 instead of $11.99 (Apple Music alone) plus $9.99 (Apple TV+ alone), saving you $11.99 per month. The extra services (Arcade and iCloud+ storage) are included at no additional cost.
If you only want Apple TV+ and do not use Apple Music or need extra iCloud storage, the student bundle does not save you money. You would pay $9.99 for Apple One Student when you could pay $9.99 for Apple TV+ alone — the same price, but with services you do not need.
Keeping your student discount active
Your Apple One Student subscription renews automatically each month at $9.99. SheerID re-verifies your status once per year, usually 30 days before your discount expires. If you are no longer a student or your verification fails, Apple will notify you and your subscription will switch to the regular Apple One price ($19.95 per month) unless you cancel.
If you graduate or leave school mid-year, you can cancel Apple One Student at any time through your Apple ID settings. There is no penalty for canceling early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Apple One Student if I go to an online school?
Yes. SheerID verifies students from online schools, community colleges, and universities. You will need a valid school email address or an official enrollment document. If your school does not issue email addresses, upload a screenshot of your class schedule or tuition bill instead.
What happens to my Apple One Student subscription after I graduate?
Your discount remains active until SheerID re-verifies your status, which happens once per year. After graduation, your verification will fail and Apple will switch you to the regular Apple One price ($19.95 per month) unless you cancel. You will receive a notification before this happens.
Can I share Apple One Student with family members?
Yes, through Family Sharing. Set up a Family Sharing group in your Apple ID settings and invite up to five other people. Everyone in the group shares the same Apple One Student subscription, but only the account holder (the student) needs to maintain active student status for the discount to explore.
Is Apple TV+ the same on Apple One Student as the regular subscription?
Yes. You get access to the full Apple TV+ catalog with no restrictions. The only difference is the price and what other services are bundled with it.
Can I switch from Apple One Student to a different Apple subscription later?
Yes. You can cancel Apple One Student and switch to any other Apple subscription at any time. If you switch to a paid plan before your current billing cycle ends, Apple will prorate the difference.