How do I verify for the The Wall Street Journal student discount?

Subscribe at wsj.com/subscribe/student. WSJ also invites students to search whether their university already provides WSJ subscriptions, in which case access comes through the school. The verification provider is not named on either page. (read on the The Wall Street Journal page on Sep 8, 2026.)

How long does the The Wall Street Journal student discount last?

The introductory term runs one year, then renews automatically each month at the standard price for that package. Graduating students can add a personal email to their WSJ account to get alumni pricing offers.

The Wall Street Journal Student Discount 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Verify

The Wall Street Journal puts an age line on its student discount, and that is what trips people up. Here is the exact rule, how you verify through the brand itself, and how long it lasts.

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What you get: WSJ's student subscription page prices…
Verify with: The Wall Street Journal itself
Who qualifies: Students. Country, age and school type…
Re-verify: The introductory term…

What you get at The Wall Street Journal

WSJ's student subscription page prices WSJ Digital at $2/month for one year (standard $4.99/month) and the WSJ Digital Bundle with Barron's and MarketWatch at $4/month for one year (standard $5.99/month). It includes unlimited access to WSJ.com and the WSJ app, puzzles, audio articles and curated newsletters.

Who qualifies for the The Wall Street Journal student discount

Students. Country, age and school type are not stated on the pages read.

How to verify The Wall Street Journal’s student discount

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Prove your enrollment to The Wall Street Journal
Subscribe at wsj.com/subscribe/student. WSJ also invites students to search whether their university already provides WSJ subscriptions, in which case access comes through the school. The verification provider is not named on either page.
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Apply it at The Wall Street Journal checkout
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Re-verify the introductory term…
The introductory term runs one year, then renews automatically each month at the standard price for that package.

Limits and exclusions

Graduating students can add a personal email to their WSJ account to get alumni pricing offers.

Other brands that verify students themselves

The Wall Street Journal checks you itself, so nothing carries over — each of these asks for its own proof.

Other brands verified through Direct
Brand	Discount	Re-verify
Down Dog	Free access to all Down Dog apps for students	Four years of free access…
JetBrains	All JetBrains IDEs free with the Student Pack	Once a year
Nationwide	Good student car insurance discount for drivers 16-24	Every visit
COUNTRY Financial	Up to 35% off car insurance for B-average students	Every visit
PVOLVE	15% off new-member equipment bundles	Every visit
SIXT	Student discount on prepaid online car rentals	Every visit

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Not affiliated with The Wall Street Journal. Rules read on the The Wall Street Journal page on Sep 8, 2026; programs change without notice and checkout always wins. Last review of the section: Sep 8, 2026.

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