Peacock Student Discount: How to Get Peacock Premium for $2.99/Month

What Is the Peacock Student Discount?

Peacock offers verified students a 73% discount on Peacock Premium. Bringing the monthly cost from $10.99 down to $2.99 per month for 12 months. This is one of the better streaming student deals available in 2026, comparable to Spotify's student plan ($5.99/month) and Hulu's student offer.

According to Peacock's official student discount page, the deal is valid through December 31, 2026, and requires annual re-verification of student status.

Who Qualifies for the Peacock Student Discount?

You need to be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States. Peacock uses SheerID to verify eligibility, the same verification service used by Spotify, YouTube, and dozens of other brands.

Accepted verification documents:

• School-issued email address (.edu in most cases)
• Transcript showing current enrollment
• Student ID card with valid date

If you cannot verify digitally, SheerID allows document upload as a backup. Approval typically happens within minutes.

Peacock Young Adult Discount (For Non-Students Ages 18–24)

Not a student? Peacock also offers the same discounted rate to users aged 18–24 through its Young Adult Discount. This applies the same $2.99/month pricing without requiring school enrollment. You just need to verify your age via the Peacock Young Adult page.

This is worth knowing if you graduated recently but still want the discount. Age verification is simpler than student verification.

How to Claim the Peacock Student Discount: Step by Step

1. Go to peacocktv.com/student and click "Get Started"
2. Enter your school and personal details. SheerID will ask for your name, school, and date of birth
3. Verify your enrollment. Use your .edu email for instant verification, or upload a document
4. Receive your promo code, SheerID sends a unique code valid for one use
5. Apply the code at checkout or in Account → Plans & Payments if you already have a Peacock account

The discount applies immediately and your billing drops to $2.99/month for the next 12 months.

Peacock Student vs Regular Pricing: What You Save

The student discount only applies to the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan, not Premium Plus. You will see ads, but you get full access to NBC content, Peacock Originals, live sports, and the full movie/TV library.

What You Get With Peacock Premium

• Full NBC and Bravo library, including next-day streaming of current episodes
• Peacock Originals (including The Traitors US, Poker Face, and ongoing exclusives)
• Live sports: Premier League, NFL Sunday Night Football, Olympics
• WWE Network content
• Universal Pictures movies including Fast & Furious, Jurassic World, and recent theatrical releases

The Peacock student plan gives you the full Premium content library. Not a limited subset. The only difference from the regular price is the cost.

What Happens After 12 Months?

After your discount period ends, Peacock automatically charges the regular $10.99/month rate unless you re-verify your student status. SheerID requires annual re-verification, which takes the same 2-minute process as initial signup.

Set a calendar reminder 30 days before your discount expires to re-verify and keep the discounted rate. If you forget and get charged at full price, Peacock customer support can apply retroactive credits if you contact them quickly.

Once the student discount window closes, a shared Peacock plan through GamsGo can lock in a permanent ~$2.50/month rate, no annual re-verification required.

Alternative: Shared Peacock Plans for Even More Savings

If you are not a student or want to save even more, shared subscription plans can bring Peacock costs below $2.99/month. Services like GamsGo offer shared access to premium streaming subscriptions. Peacock included, at reduced rates.

For the most complete overview of ways to reduce your streaming bill, see our Hulu cheapest plan guide and our breakdown of every streaming price in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Peacock student discount include Peacock Premium Plus (no ads)?

No. The student discount applies only to Peacock Premium (with ads) at $2.99/month. Premium Plus (no ads, $13.99/month) does not have a student discount.

Can I use the Peacock student discount if I am a graduate student?

Yes. Graduate and postgraduate students at accredited institutions qualify, as long as you are currently enrolled. SheerID accepts enrollment documentation for graduate programs.

What if my .edu email has already been used for verification?

SheerID links verification to individual people, not email addresses. If your specific account was already used, you may need to upload a document (transcript, student ID) instead of using your email to re-verify.

Is the Peacock Young Adult Discount the same as the student discount?

Yes. Same $2.99/month rate, same 12-month duration, same content access. The difference is how you verify: student status vs age (18–24) for the Young Adult plan.