Squarespace Student Discount

What Is the Squarespace Student Discount?

The Squarespace student discount provides up to 50% off the first year of an annual website plan. This applies to all plan tiers - Personal, Business, Basic Commerce, and Advanced Commerce. The discount covers the first year only; subsequent years renew at the standard rate.

This is a significant saving. For example, the Personal plan at $16/month (annual) becomes approximately $8/month for the first year - $96 total instead of $192.

Who Qualifies for the Student Discount?

Eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school, college, university, trade school, or graduate program)
• Have a valid institutional email address (.edu or equivalent)
• Can verify enrollment through an educational discount platform

Some programs also extend eligibility to recent graduates (within 6 months of graduation). Faculty and staff eligibility varies - check the student pricing details for current terms.

How to Claim the Squarespace Student Discount

Step 1: Start Your Free Trial

Go to Squarespace and start a free 14-day trial. Build your site during the trial period - you do not need to apply the discount until you are ready to subscribe.

Step 2: Verify Your Student Status

Squarespace partners with educational verification platforms. When you go to subscribe, look for the student discount option. You will be directed to verify your enrollment through a platform that checks your institutional email address or student ID.

Step 3: Apply the Discount

After verification, the discount code is generated or applied automatically. Select your plan and annual billing cycle. The discounted price appears at checkout. Complete payment.

Squarespace Student Discount Not Working? Here Is How to Fix It

If the student discount is not applying, check these common issues:

Using the Wrong Email

You must verify with your institutional email address (.edu or your school's domain). Personal Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook addresses will not qualify. If your school uses a non-standard domain, the verification platform may not recognize it - contact their support.

Verification Platform Issues

If the verification platform is not recognizing your enrollment, try updating your student profile on the platform, verify that your school is listed in their database, try a different verification platform if available, or contact the platform's support with proof of enrollment.

Discount Already Used

The student discount is typically limited to one use per student. If you have used it before (even on a different Squarespace site), it may not be available again. Check if your previous subscription is still active.

Country or Region Restrictions

The student discount may not be available in all countries. Availability depends on which educational verification platforms operate in your region.

Contact Squarespace Support

If none of the above resolves the issue, contact Squarespace's 24/7 support team directly. Explain your situation and provide proof of enrollment (student ID, enrollment letter). They can sometimes apply the discount manually.

Best Squarespace Plan for Students

Personal Plan ($16/month → ~$8/month with discount)

Best for: Student portfolios, personal websites, class projects, and blogs. Includes all the essentials - unlimited pages, responsive design, professional templates, SEO tools, and SSL. This covers 90% of student needs.

Business Plan ($23/month → ~$11.50/month with discount)

Best for: Students who need Custom CSS for design courses, want to sell products occasionally, or need advanced analytics for marketing projects. Explore Squarespace's built-in features to determine if you need this tier.

Basic Commerce ($28/month → ~$14/month with discount)

Best for: Entrepreneurial students launching an online store or selling digital products. Zero transaction fees make this worthwhile if you sell regularly.

For most students, the Personal plan with the student discount ($8/month) is the best value. For full plan details, see our Squarespace plans and pricing guide.

What Students Use Squarespace For

Portfolio websites. Design, art, photography, architecture, and creative writing students use Squarespace to build professional portfolios for internship and job applications.

Class projects. Web design courses, marketing projects, and business plan presentations often require a live website. Squarespace's drag-and-drop editor makes this fast.

Personal branding. Students building a professional presence during school - resume sites, personal blogs, or project showcases.

Side businesses. Freelancing, tutoring, selling handmade goods, or blogging - students can launch real businesses on Squarespace while still in school.

Claim Your Student Discount and Build

The Squarespace student discount saves up to 50% on your first year - the best discount available outside of Black Friday sales. Verify your enrollment, choose the Personal plan for most needs, and build your portfolio or project site at a fraction of the standard cost. If the discount is not working, check your email, verification platform, and contact support as a last resort.