Premount + Price Plans Explained

Paramount + has quickly become a major player in the streaming world, offering everything from classic CBS shows to exclusive originals and live sports—and it has a surprisingly large range of price plans. Since rebranding from CBS All Access in 2021 (via The verge), it has attracted a wide audience with its blend of nostalgic favorites and fresh content. Although it has not yet seen the same kind of viewership figures as the biggest platforms like Netflix and Prime, Paramount+ is increasingly popular and offers a wide range of price plans, including a student discount.

With some streaming services like Hulu and Peacock also offering student discounts, the competition to capture this audience is fierce. Paramount+ distinguishes itself by providing access to networks like BET, Nickelodeon and MTV, along with live news and sports coverage, making it an all-in-one entertainment hub. The service also has a wide range of original content, including multiple Star Trek series.

Higher price plans and 25% student discount

Basic plan: Ad-supported, live sports, CBS, Nickelodeon and more

Paramount+ offers two primary subscription options: the basic plan, which includes ads, and the premium plan, which is ad-free and includes additional perks like live CBS streaming. The student discount applies to both plans, giving students the flexibility to choose the one that fits their needs.

The student discount offers a 25% reduction on the standard rates, lowering the cost of the basic plan to $5.99 and the premium plan to $9.75 per month. This makes Paramount+ one of the more affordable options for students, especially those looking for a mix of live TV and on-demand content. The ad-supported basic plan includes access to a wide range of shows and movies, while the premium plan removes ads and adds live CBS channels, giving students more choices based on their preferences.

How to get the Paramount+ student discount

Who can get the Paramount+ student discount?

Get the Paramount+ student discount right away. Students must be enrolled at an accredited institution and will need to verify their status with SheerID, a third-party service that many platforms use to verify student eligibility. To apply, students can sign up through the Paramount+ website, where they will be prompted to provide a school email address or documentation such as a student ID to confirm enrollment. The verification process is quick, and once approved, the discount is applied directly to the chosen plan (by TechRadar).

It is important to note that the student discount only applies to monthly subscription plans. Once verified, the discount lasts up to four years, or until the student graduates.

The best student streaming plans

Top student discounts for streaming

Hulu and Peacock are the most affordable options, both offering ad-supported plans for just $1.99 per month. These plans provide access to a wide range of TV shows, movies and original content at a fraction of the cost of regular subscriptions. This makes them ideal for students who want to stay entertained without overspending. Hulu’s wide selection of current and past TV shows, along with Peacock’s library of NBC content and live sports, give students plenty of entertainment choices at a low cost.

For students looking for a mix of video and music, Spotify Premium and Apple TV+ provide strong value (via Business Insider). Spotify’s student plan, priced at $5.99 per month, includes unlimited music streaming without ads, making it a favorite for those who need background tunes while studying. Apple TV+, bundled with Apple Music for the same price, offers both music and high-quality original shows like Ted Lasso. However, some of the biggest streaming services have no student plans, with Netflix very noticeably not offering a student discount, and Disney+ not offering a direct student discount (although you can access it as part of other programs).