YouTube Premium update on Membership Changing from Student to Individual Plan
YouTube has sent an email update to members who subscribed to the Student Plan, notifying them that their plan is being automatically changed to an Individual Plan unless they verify their student status. Below is a screenshot of the email.
YouTube Premium offers a discounted Student Plan available to students enrolled in higher education institutions that are approved by SheerID. The plan can only be used for up to four years, and eligibility must be verified each year. If your membership is nearing expiration, you may have received the following email:
"We hope you've enjoyed your student discount. On July 5, 2025, your membership will change from a student plan to an individual YouTube Premium plan at full price — unless you cancel before then."
Verifying YouTube Premium Student Membership
Google recommends that if you have an active subscription, you should first cancel your existing plan (under the Membership Settings page) and then resubscribe using the Student Plan. This applies only if your current membership has not yet expired.
We are actively monitoring YouTube Premium price changes and updating them on the Youtube Premium Pricing History page.