Verified April 2026
Spotify Premium Student + Hulu: The $5.99 Bundle for 2026
Spotify Premium Student costs $5.99/mo and includes Hulu With Ads. If you were going to pay for Spotify anyway, Hulu is effectively free.
What $5.99/mo gets you
Spotify Premium
$5.99 standalone individually
Ad-free music streaming. Offline downloads. No interruptions. Works on all devices including speakers.
Hulu With Ads
$9.99 standalone individually
Full Hulu on-demand library. Hulu Originals, current-season network TV, movies. Ad-supported.
Combined value if purchased separately: $15.98/mo. Bundle price: $5.99/mo. Saving: $9.99/mo.
Who qualifies?
- + Enrolled at an accredited college or university in the US
- + 18 years of age or older
- + New Spotify Premium subscriber (or upgrading from free tier)
- + Enrollment verifiable via SheerID (does not require a .edu email in all cases)
- - Not available outside the US
- - Must re-verify enrollment annually (every 12 months)
- - Up to 4 years total eligibility (typical undergraduate duration)
How to sign up
1
Go to spotify.com/student
Navigate to the Spotify student plan page. Do not sign up for the regular Premium plan - go directly to the student page.
2
Click Get Discount
This initiates the SheerID verification flow. You will be redirected to the SheerID portal to confirm your enrollment.
3
Verify your enrollment via SheerID
SheerID will ask for your school name and email address. In most cases, a .edu email is accepted automatically. If your school does not issue .edu emails, upload an enrollment verification document (available from your registrar).
4
Complete Spotify Premium signup at $5.99/mo
After verification, you return to Spotify to complete the subscription. Enter your payment method. Hulu is automatically bundled - you will receive an email from Spotify with Hulu activation instructions.
5
Activate Hulu via Spotify's email
Check your inbox for an email from Spotify about activating your free Hulu. Follow the link to create or link a Hulu account. The Hulu plan will show $0 billing.
Spotify student bundle vs Hulu standalone student plan
| Feature | Spotify Student Bundle | Hulu Student Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $5.99/mo | $1.99/mo |
| Spotify Premium | Included | Not included |
| Hulu With Ads | Included | Included |
| Best if you want... | Both Spotify + Hulu | Hulu only |
| Verification | SheerID annually | SheerID annually |
If you use Spotify: get the bundle. If you only want Hulu: get the $1.99/mo student plan instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Spotify Hulu student bundle?
Spotify Premium Student at $5.99/mo includes Spotify Premium (ad-free, offline downloads) plus Hulu With Ads. Verified annually via SheerID.
How do I get Spotify + Hulu for $5.99?
Go to spotify.com/student, verify your university enrollment via SheerID, and subscribe. Hulu is automatically bundled - activation instructions arrive via email from Spotify.
Spotify student vs Hulu student - which is better?
If you want both: Spotify student at $5.99/mo. If you only want Hulu: standalone Hulu student plan at $1.99/mo is cheaper.