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Cursor Student Discount
Last Updated: February 17, 2026
Unlock "Pro" Free
Students can redeem one free year of Cursor Pro.
How to Claim The Student Discount at Cursor
Eligible university students get one free year of Cursor Pro. To avail this exclusive offer, verify your student status by clicking verify status at the top of the page and following the instructions. If you are an existing Cursor Pro user, you'll receive an automatic refund for the remaining billing cycle, and the discount will be applied automatically. If you don't already have Cursor Pro, you must sign up for Cursor Pro in your account settings after you verify your student status to take advantage of the discount.
Terms and conditions
Student status must be successfully verified through the official verification process.
Existing Cursor Pro subscribers will receive a refund for the remaining billing period before the free year is applied.
The offer is limited to one free year per eligible student and cannot be transferred or combined with other promotions.
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Free Trial
New users are offered a 14-day free trial of the Pro subscription when they sign up. This allows you to explore premium features and test advanced AI tools.
Annual Subscription Savings
You can save 20% on the Pro plan by paying annually instead of monthly. Choosing annual billing helps reduce overall costs while giving you uninterrupted access to Pro features throughout the year.
Free Hobby Tier
Cursor provides a free Hobby plan that includes access to limited AI features. It’s a great option for users who want basic functionality and want to try the platform.
