The short version
- Adobe gives students and teachers a big discount on Creative Cloud Pro, including Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
- Apple Creator Studio (Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro and more) costs college students $2.99 a month in the US after a free month.
- Notion is free for students with a school email, and US college students can get Microsoft 365 Premium free for 12 months for a limited time.
- Most of these need verification, so have your school email ready.
If you're a student and a creator, you're sitting on some of the best deals in software. These student discounts for content creators can save you hundreds a year on the same tools full-time creators pay for.
Editing and design
Adobe's student and teacher pricing takes 71% off Creative Cloud Pro for the first year in the US, which covers Premiere Pro, Photoshop and the rest of the apps. Students 13 and older at an accredited school can qualify (someone 18 or older makes the purchase). Prices vary by country.
Apple Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage. Verified college students and educators get a free month, then pay $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year in the US (CA$3.99 a month or CA$39 a year in Canada). Apple calls it a limited-time offer, so check the current price.
Canva's free plan is excellent on its own, and many students get premium features through their school.
Planning and productivity
Notion's free education plan gives students unlimited pages and blocks, file uploads and 30-day version history. It's a great home for content calendars, scripts and brand deal tracking.
For a limited time, US college students can get 12 months of Microsoft 365 Premium free with their college email.
How to claim student discounts
- Use your school email address when you sign up.
- Expect a verification step (a school login or a verification service).
- Check the renewal price. Many student deals are for the first year, then the price changes.
- Set a reminder before graduation, since most discounts end when you're no longer enrolled.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Adobe Creative Cloud for students?
In the US, students and teachers save 71% on Creative Cloud Pro for the first year, which includes Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Prices vary by country, so check Adobe's student page for yours.
Is there a student discount on Final Cut Pro?
Yes. Apple Creator Studio, which includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro, costs verified college students $2.99 a month in the US after a free month (CA$3.99 in Canada). Apple calls it a limited-time offer.
Is Notion free for students?
Yes. Students with an education email get Notion's upgraded plan free, with unlimited pages and blocks, file uploads and 30-day version history.
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