Grammarly's Student Discount Program

Grammarly offers a 50% discount on Grammarly Premium for students, bringing the monthly cost down to around $6 instead of the standard $12. The discount applies to annual plans as well, cutting the yearly price roughly in half. You need a valid school email address or student ID to verify your status before the discount activates.

The student plan includes all the same features as the regular Premium subscription: advanced grammar and plagiarism checking, tone detection, citation tools, and integration with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and most web browsers. The main limitation is that the discount is meant for personal use during your studies, not for commercial or institutional purposes.

Grammarly verifies student status through SheerID, a third-party verification service. The process takes a few minutes and happens right on Grammarly's website. Once verified, your discount applies immediately to a new account or can be added to an existing one.

Key Takeaways

  • Grammarly Premium costs about $6 per month for students instead of $12, a 50% reduction on monthly or annual plans.
  • You need a valid school email address or a student ID to verify your status through SheerID before the discount works.
  • The student discount includes all Premium features: plagiarism detection, tone suggestions, and Office and Google Docs integration.
  • Verification happens on Grammarly's website and takes just a few minutes, with the discount active as soon as you complete it.

How to Verify Your Student Status

Start by going to Grammarly's student discount page and clicking the button to verify your status. You will be taken to SheerID's verification portal, where you enter your school email address or upload a photo of your student ID. SheerID checks this information against school records in real time.

If you use a school email address, verification is usually instant — SheerID recognizes the domain and confirms you are enrolled. If you upload a student ID instead, the process may take a few minutes to a few hours as SheerID reviews the image. Either way, you will see a confirmation message once you pass.

After verification, return to Grammarly and sign in. If you are creating a new account, the student discount will be applied automatically when you choose your plan. If you already have a Grammarly account, you may need to log out and back in, or refresh the page, for the discount to appear in your billing options.

What Happens If Your Verification Fails

SheerID may reject your verification if your school email is not in its database, your student ID photo is unclear, or your enrollment information does not match what you entered. If this happens, you will see an error message explaining why. You can try again with different information — for example, uploading a clearer photo or using a different form of ID if your school offers one.

Some schools, particularly smaller institutions or international universities, are not in SheerID's system. If your school is not recognized, contact Grammarly's support team directly with proof of enrollment. They can sometimes process the discount manually, though this takes longer than automatic verification.

How Long the Student Discount Lasts

The student discount remains active as long as your verification status is current. Grammarly does not automatically re-verify you each year, so the discount typically continues until you graduate or your student email address becomes inactive. Some users report keeping the discount for years after graduation if they do not update their account information.

If Grammarly suspects you are no longer a student — for example, if your school email stops working or you update your profile to a non-student email — they may ask you to re-verify or remove the discount. This is not automatic; it usually happens only if you change your account details or if Grammarly runs a periodic check.

Alternatives If You Do Not may have access to for the Student Discount

If your school is not in SheerID's database or you do not have a student email address, you have other options. Grammarly occasionally runs promotions offering 40% to 50% off Premium for new users, though these deals are not may provide and change throughout the year. Signing up for the free version first lets you see whether Premium features are worth paying for at full price.

Some employers and organizations offer Grammarly Premium as part of their benefits package. If your workplace, library, or community center has a Grammarly subscription, you may be able to use it at no cost. It is worth asking your HR department or checking your employee benefits portal.

Grammarly also offers a free browser extension and web editor that catch basic grammar and spelling errors, though it lacks the advanced plagiarism detection and tone suggestions that come with Premium. For many students, the free version is enough for everyday writing, and Premium becomes worth the cost only if you write frequently or need plagiarism checking for assignments.

Setting Up Your Student Account

Once your verification is complete and the discount is active, create or sign into your Grammarly account. Choose Premium as your plan type — the student price should appear automatically if you are verified. Enter your payment method and confirm your subscription.

After that, install the Grammarly browser extension or download the desktop app, depending on where you write most often. If you use Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or Gmail, the extension integrates directly into those platforms. For other writing tools, you can use Grammarly's web editor by copying and pasting your text into it.

Your subscription renews automatically each month or year, depending on which plan you chose. The student discount applies to every renewal as long as your verification remains active. You can cancel anytime from your account settings, and Grammarly does not charge a cancellation fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a school email address that is not my primary email?

Yes. You can sign up for Grammarly using any email address, but you will need to verify using your school email during the discount process. After verification, you can change your primary email to a personal one if you want, and the discount usually stays active.

What if I graduate before my annual plan ends?

Your subscription continues at the student price until it renews. After graduation, when your plan renews, Grammarly may ask you to re-verify your student status. If you cannot, your subscription will switch to the regular Premium price or you can cancel it.

Does the student discount work on Grammarly Business?

No. The student discount applies only to Grammarly Premium for individual use. Grammarly Business is a separate product designed for teams and organizations, and it does not have a student pricing tier.

Can I share my student account with roommates or family?

Grammarly's terms of service state that accounts are for personal use only. Sharing login credentials violates the terms and could result in your account being suspended. Each person who wants Grammarly Premium needs their own account and subscription.

How do I know if my school is in SheerID's database?

The easiest way is to try verifying. If your school is recognized, SheerID will confirm it instantly when you enter your school email. If it is not, you will see an error message. You can then contact Grammarly support to ask about manual verification or check SheerID's website directly for a list of supported schools.