SoundCloud Student Discount 2026: Rules and How to Verify
SoundCloud gives students soundCloud Go+ Student gives every Go+ feature — ad-free, offline, high-quality listening — for half the regular price. SoundCloud's student page advertises 50% off; NBC lists the US price at $5.49 a month. You verify through SheerID. Here is exactly what you need and how long it lasts.
- What you get
- SoundCloud Go+ Student gives every Go+ feature — ad-free, offline, high-quality listening — for half the regular price. SoundCloud's student page advertises 50% off; NBC lists the US price at $5.49 a month.
- Verify with
- Sign up directly on SoundCloud (a computer or mobile browser, not the Apple or Google Play stores), go to Subscriptions and select 'Are you a student?'. SheerID then handles verification and may ask you to upload official student documents; an application stays live for 7 days.
- Who qualifies
- Students enrolled at a Title IV degree-granting college, university or post-secondary school. SoundCloud cannot override SheerID's eligibility decisions.
- How often to renew
- Valid 12 months, and you must re-verify each year, for a maximum of 4 consecutive years. Miss the re-verification and you are charged the full price.
How to get it (3 steps)
- 1Sign up directly on SoundCloud (a computer or mobile browser, not the Apple or Google Play stores), go to Subscriptions and select 'Are you a student?'. SheerID then handles verification and may ask you to upload official student documents; an application stays live for 7 days.
- 2Check that you qualify. Students enrolled at a Title IV degree-granting college, university or post-secondary school. SoundCloud cannot override SheerID's eligibility decisions.
- 3Use it. SoundCloud Go+ Student gives every Go+ feature — ad-free, offline, high-quality listening — for half the regular price. SoundCloud's student page advertises 50% off; NBC lists the US price at $5.49 a month.
Good to know
The verified email must be the one on your SoundCloud account or the discount will not apply. Existing Go+ subscribers can apply and the discount lands on the next renewal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify for the SoundCloud student discount?
Sign up directly on SoundCloud (a computer or mobile browser, not the Apple or Google Play stores), go to Subscriptions and select 'Are you a student?'. SheerID then handles verification and may ask you to upload official student documents; an application stays live for 7 days. (read on the SoundCloud page on Sep 8, 2026.)
Who qualifies for the SoundCloud student discount?
Students enrolled at a Title IV degree-granting college, university or post-secondary school. SoundCloud cannot override SheerID's eligibility decisions.
How long does the SoundCloud student discount last?
Valid 12 months, and you must re-verify each year, for a maximum of 4 consecutive years. Miss the re-verification and you are charged the full price. The verified email must be the one on your SoundCloud account or the discount will not apply. Existing Go+ subscribers can apply and the discount lands on the next renewal.
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Not affiliated with SoundCloud. Rules read on the SoundCloud page on Sep 8, 2026; programs change without notice and checkout always wins.
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