Adobe offers significant discounts on its Creative Cloud plans for students and teachers, making its powerful suite of creative software more accessible.
Here's a breakdown of key information regarding Adobe Student plans:
1. What's Included?
The primary student offering is the Creative Cloud All Apps plan. This gives you access to over 20 Adobe creative applications, including:
- Photoshop: Image editing and graphic design.
- Illustrator: Vector graphics and illustration.
- Premiere Pro: Video editing and production.
- Acrobat Pro: PDF creation, editing, and signing.
- Lightroom: Photo editing and organization.
- Adobe Express: All-in-one design, video, photo, and PDF app with templates.
- After Effects: Motion graphics and visual effects.
- InDesign: Page design and layout for print and digital media.
- And many more, such as Audition, Animate, Dreamweaver, Substance 3D apps (for higher education students/teachers), etc.
The plan also typically includes:
- 100 GB of cloud storage
- Access to Adobe Fonts
- Adobe Stock free assets and templates
- Tutorials and learning resources
- Generative AI features (e.g., Adobe Firefly)
2. Pricing & Discounts
- Students and teachers can save over 65% on the Creative Cloud All Apps plan for the first year.
- For example, in India, the introductory price for the first year can be around ₹638.38/month (billed monthly), which then increases to about ₹956.98/month after the first year. (Prices can vary by region and are subject to change, so always check the official Adobe website for the most current pricing in your location.)
- This discount usually applies to an annual commitment, whether paid monthly or upfront.
3. Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for the student discount, you must be at least 13 years old and enrolled in one of the following:
- University or college: Accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational colleges)
that grants degrees requiring at least two years of full-time study. - Primary or secondary school: Accredited public or private primary or secondary school providing full-time instruction.
- Homeschool: Defined by state homeschooling regulations.
4. How to Get Verified:
The easiest way to get verified is by using a school-issued email address during purchase (e.g., .edu, .k12 domains).
If you don't have a school-issued email address or if it cannot be instantly verified, Adobe may request additional proof of eligibility after purchase. This can include:
- School ID card
- Report card
- Transcript
- Tuition bill or statement
- For homeschoolers: A dated copy of a letter of intent to homeschool, current membership ID to a homeschool association, or dated proof of purchase of curriculum for the current academic school year.
5. How to Purchase:
You can typically purchase the student plan directly from the Adobe Creative Cloud Plans and Pricing page on their official website. Look for the "Students and Teachers" section.
Important Notes:
- The introductory student pricing is usually valid for one year. After that, your subscription will automatically renew at the standard student/teacher rate (still discounted compared to regular individual plans, but higher than the introductory rate) unless you change or cancel your subscription.
- You can usually install and sign in to Adobe apps on more than one computer, but you can only use the app on one computer at a time.
- Adobe sometimes partners with third-party services like SheerID to verify education status.
If you are a student or teacher looking to use professional creative software, the Adobe Creative Cloud student plan is an excellent and cost-effective option to get access to industry-standard tools
