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The YouTube Premium price for students is $8.99 a month on YouTube's US price page, against $15.99 for the individual plan and $26.99 for the family plan. That saves you $7.00 a month, or $84 a year, for the same ad-free viewing, downloads and background play. To get it, you must be a current college or university student, open YouTube's student sign-up page and pass a quick enrollment check.
Searching for this price is messier than it should be. Some pages show US dollar prices, some show old launch prices, and some videos promise Premium for a few dollars by switching your country. Google sets prices per country, and the student plan is not offered everywhere, so a number you read online may not be the one you see at checkout.
This guide gives you the plan prices side by side, then four steps: confirm you qualify, sign up and verify, keep the discount, and pick a fallback if you cannot get it. AroraShop sells YouTube Premium subscriptions to buyers in Bangladesh, so we also cover what to do when the student plan or a card payment is not an option for you.
The student plan is the cheapest way to get YouTube Premium on your own account. The figures below are monthly US prices from YouTube's own pages, which give you a reliable reference point for comparing plans.
| Plan | YouTube Premium | YouTube Music Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $15.99 | $11.99 |
| Family (up to 5 members, ages 13+) | $26.99 | $18.99 |
| Student | $8.99 | $5.99 |
The student discount takes $7.00 (about 44%) off YouTube Premium and $6.00 (50%) off YouTube Music Premium. Google's help page says student members get the same benefits at a discounted rate, so you do not lose features. You still get ad-free videos, background play and downloads.
The student plan is the same product as the individual plan at roughly 44% less.
Over a year, the student plan costs $107.88 (12 × $8.99), while the individual plan costs $191.88 (12 × $15.99). That is $84.00 saved by verifying as a student.
The family plan changes the math if you can fill it. At $26.99 split between five people, each person pays about $5.40 a month, which beats the student rate. The catch is that members must live in your household and be 13 or older. A student living alone or sharing a flat with friends cannot always use it. If your own family at home will join, compare both before you commit.
YouTube sets prices by country and shows them in your local currency at checkout. The table above is US pricing, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote for Bangladesh pricing. The student plan is also limited to certain countries. Old numbers add to the confusion. Student pricing launched in 2019 at lower rates, and prices have risen since. Always trust the figure on the sign-up page you see while signed in to your own Google account.
You qualify if you are currently enrolled at a college or university and YouTube's verification partner, SheerID, can confirm it. The plan targets higher-education students. School pupils and graduates are not the audience, so check your status before you start.
Gather these items first, so the verification form does not time out halfway:
Open youtube.com/premium/student while signed in. If the student plan is available for your country, you see a student price in your currency. If you only see individual and family plans, the student plan is not open to your account's country.
If the student option does not show on the sign-up page, you cannot get the discount, and no workaround is safe.
Signing up takes a few minutes if your documents are ready. The first time you apply, expect a short verification form before you can pay.
Read the billing terms on the page before you confirm. Any free trial shown applies only if you are eligible for it, and the first charge date appears right there. For YouTube's own wording on eligibility, see its student discount help page.
If the automatic check cannot find you, the form asks for a document. Upload a clear photo that shows your name, your school and a current date or term. Cropped corners and blurry text are common reasons for rejection. A name that differs from your school record, such as a nickname, can also cause a mismatch, so enter it exactly as the school lists it. Verification is usually quick, but it can take longer, so apply a few days before you need the plan.
Most failed verifications come from unclear proof, so upload a sharp document that shows your name, school and current term.
The student price is temporary, not permanent. YouTube re-checks your status from time to time and limits how long you can stay on student pricing, so read the current terms on the help page rather than trusting an old forum post.
Set a calendar reminder for about eleven months after you start, since annual checks are typical. When YouTube asks you to verify again, do it right away with a fresh proof of enrollment. If you miss the check, you lose the student rate, and your membership may move to the regular price or end. Graduating also ends your eligibility, so plan for the price jump of $7.00 a month at US rates.
Some videos and forum threads promise Premium for around $3 a month by pretending to live in a cheaper country. YouTube ties pricing to the country of your payments profile, and these tricks go against its terms. They can get your membership canceled, and you may lose your remaining paid time. The risk is not worth a few dollars when the real student plan already saves 44%.
A legitimate student plan costs a little more than a trick, but it will not be cancelled mid-semester.
If you are not enrolled, the plan is not offered in your country, or verification keeps failing, you still have good options. Pick the one that matches how you actually watch.
Each route changes the monthly bill, so compare the plan prices and weigh them against how many hours you spend on videos versus music.
Many students in Bangladesh cannot complete a Google checkout because they have no international card. AroraShop sells YouTube Premium subscriptions to buyers here and accepts bKash, Nagad and Rocket, with digital delivery. Check the product listing for the plan type, duration and current price in BDT before you buy, so you know exactly what you receive.
No international card does not have to mean no YouTube Premium.
The YouTube Premium student plan costs $8.99 a month at US prices, about 44% less than the individual plan, with the same ad-free viewing, downloads and background play. You qualify as a current college or university student. Check availability on the sign-up page, verify with proof of enrollment, and renew the check when YouTube asks.
If the student plan is not open to you, compare the individual and family prices and pick the one that fits your household. If a card is the obstacle, you can buy a YouTube Premium subscription at AroraShop and pay with bKash, Nagad or Rocket.
