Hulu's $2 Student Plan and Free Trials: A Budget-Friendly Streaming Breakdown

Students can now stream entire libraries for under $2 a month—Hulu just made it easier to keep your wallet full while binge-watching.

Hulu offers a $1.99/month student plan, an 80% discount for verified college/university students via SheerID. This pricing structure positions Hulu as a cost-effective alternative to other major streaming services, which typically offer education pricing in the $10–$15/month range for similar content libraries.

A free 3-day trial for Hulu TV + Live TV plan includes 0% fees for Broadcast TV, Regional Sports, and Set-top box rentals.

No-code free trials exist for all subscription tiers, though the lengths of these trials remain unspecified. The service bundles Hulu with Disney+ and ESPN+ at reduced prices, aligning with a broader industry trend of tiered subscription models.

Hulu’s hybrid offering includes over 95 live TV channels alongside on-demand streaming of original content.

This combination contrasts with competitors like Amazon Prime, which prioritizes on-demand libraries over live TV integrations.

The platform’s bundle strategy emphasizes accessibility for students seeking both live sports and binge-worthy originals.