HBO Max Student Discount: Eligibility, Price, and Sign-Up Steps
An HBO Max student discount is available in the United States for eligible college students. The offer cuts the Basic with Ads plan to $5.49 per month, which is 50% below its regular monthly price. You must be at least 18, attend a U.S.-accredited college or university, and verify enrollment through UNiDAYS. HBO Max’s student offer page confirms those core requirements.
What to know before deciding
The student offer applies to HBO Max Basic with Ads. It is not a discount that follows you across every HBO Max plan. The promotional rate renews monthly for up to 12 months unless you cancel.
The regular U.S. Basic with Ads plan costs $10.99 per month before taxes. The student rate is $5.49 per month, so the offer saves $5.50 each month while it remains active.
Eligibility and plan details
HBO Max limits the student promotion to direct-billed subscribers who meet the age, location, school, and verification requirements. In practical terms, this means you sign up through HBO Max rather than relying on a subscription managed by another provider.
The discounted plan includes Basic with Ads access. That plan supports streaming on two devices at the same time and offers Full HD resolution where available. It includes advertising, and it does not provide the download features included with some higher-priced plans.
| Option | Monthly price before taxes | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Student Basic with Ads | $5.49 | Requires eligible student verification and includes ads |
| Regular Basic with Ads | $10.99 | No student verification required |
| Standard | $18.49 | Includes downloads and no ads |
| Premium | $22.99 | Adds more simultaneous streams and enhanced video options where available |
How to sign up through UNiDAYS
Start from HBO Max’s student offer page or its student support page. Select the option to get the deal, then follow the UNiDAYS verification prompts. UNiDAYS may ask you to confirm details connected to your school enrollment.
After successful verification, HBO Max provides the next steps to redeem the offer. The support process involves using the promotional offer during account setup. For new subscribers, HBO Max instructs users to create an account, add a payment method, and start the subscription.
- 1
Check your school status first.
Confirm that you are currently enrolled at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
- 2
Use accurate school details.
Your UNiDAYS information should match the details associated with your enrollment.
- 3
Complete verification before checkout.
Do not assume the lower price will appear without an approved student offer.
- 4
Review the displayed plan.
Make sure it shows Basic with Ads at the discounted monthly rate.
- 5
Read the renewal details.
The subscription renews monthly unless you cancel.
- 6
Save confirmation information.
Keep the email or account details that show your active plan and billing date.
If UNiDAYS cannot verify you, contact UNiDAYS support for help with the verification process. HBO Max directs student-offer sign-up questions to UNiDAYS support.
Existing subscribers, graduation, and plan changes
Already subscribed
Identify the current billing provider before starting the student offer. Manage the existing plan separately to avoid overlapping subscriptions and charges.
Annual verification
The monthly discount runs for up to 12 months and requires annual reverification. Graduation or loss of eligibility can end student pricing.
Switching plans
The student discount ends when you change to another plan. Compare the new features and full price before leaving Basic with Ads.
Managing renewal and cancellation
The student subscription renews every month unless you cancel. Set a calendar reminder several days before your billing date so you have time to review whether you still want the plan. Also create a reminder before the 12-month student period ends, when annual reverification may become relevant.
Use your HBO Max account and its subscription-management area to review the billing status, plan, and renewal date. If you decide not to continue, cancel before the next renewal date shown in your account. Keep the cancellation confirmation for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the student plan include ad-free streaming?
No. The offer applies to Basic with Ads. Higher plans have different features and prices, but moving to another plan ends the student discount.
What happens after 12 months?
The discounted subscription can renew monthly for up to 12 months. HBO Max requires annual student-status reverification for continued eligibility. Check the current terms when your promotional period approaches its end.
Sources
Official provider pages for the plans, billing terms, and account actions discussed in this guide. Confirm the terms shown in your own account before making changes.
| Source | Status |
|---|---|
| help.hbomax.com | Official source |
| HBO Max | Official source |