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last_updated: April 13, 2026
Final Draft: The Industry Standard, Now $99.99 for Students.
Final Draft offers a significant educational discount, reducing the price of the industry-standard screenwriting software from $129.99 USD to $99.99 USD. This is a perpetual license (not a subscription), meaning you own this version forever, and it includes all the professional tools used by major studios like USC and AFI.
Visit the Final Draft EDU page and click "Buy Now." Complete the SheerID verification (for US students) or the independent verification for International/Canadian students. Upload your proof of enrollment (Student ID or transcript) if your school isn't automatically recognized. Once approved, you will receive a unique link to purchase your license for $99.99 USD.
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Final Draft offers an incredibly generous 22-week trial for students. This allows you to finish nearly two full semesters of screenwriting classes for $0 before deciding if you want to buy the permanent license.
If a $99 software purchase is out of budget, check out Final Draft Go for iPad/iPhone. It offers a low-cost subscription model that is perfect for writing on the bus or in cafes.