How To Get Hulu With Spotify Premium Student

Okay, let's talk about the holy grail of student discounts. I’m talking about Spotify Premium Student. It's music. It's podcasts. And...it's Hulu?

Getting Hulu with your Spotify Premium Student deal. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it exists! You get ad-supported Hulu for a crazy low price. I am here to share the way.

First, Are You Even a Student?

I know, I know, silly question. But seriously, you gotta be enrolled at a US Title IV accredited college or university. Spotify and Hulu are watching. Don’t try to sneak past them. They have ways of knowing!

Unsure if your institution is eligible? There's a handy dandy checker. You can find it somewhere during the signup process. Just type in the name. No funny business, please!

The Fine Print (aka Stuff You Should Probably Skim)

Eligibility lasts for 12 months. After that, you need to re-verify your student status. They use a company called SheerID. Don't worry, it's fairly painless and pretty standard for this stuff.

Also, this is only for the ad-supported version of Hulu. Want to ditch the ads? You'll have to pay extra. Is it worth it? Depends on your tolerance for commercials. I have a high tolerance.

Sign Up and Prepare to Binge-Watch

Head over to Spotify’s website. Look for the Student Premium plan. Don't accidentally sign up for the regular one! That is not the goal here!

You will then be prompted to verify your student status. Enter your details, upload any required documents. And cross your fingers that the SheerID gods are smiling upon you.

Once verified, you will need to activate your Hulu account through Spotify. It will guide you through the process. Just follow the breadcrumbs.

Already Have a Regular Hulu Account?

This is where things can get a little...complicated. If you're currently paying for Hulu, you'll need to link it. Or, cancel the existing one and start fresh through Spotify. Choose carefully!

There's often some weird linking/unlinking business. Be patient. You might need to contact customer support for either Spotify or Hulu. Brace yourself.

Common Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)

Misspelled Email Addresses: Double, triple-check your email address. Trust me, it’s a classic mistake. You don't want to miss out on the activation link.

Expired Student ID: Make sure your student ID is valid. An expired ID is as good as no ID. They won't accept it, sadly.

Trying to Share the Account: Technically, you're only supposed to use it. Can you share? Maybe. Should you? Probably not.

Just saying.

My Unpopular Opinion

Here's the thing: The ad-supported Hulu is...fine. Are the ads annoying? Yes. But you are also paying next to nothing for it.

I think people complain too much. For the price, it's a steal. You are getting so many shows! Maybe a little silence is also a good thing.

So there you have it! Now go forth and enjoy your ridiculously cheap entertainment. Just don't forget to study every once in a while. Or don’t. I’m not your mom.