Does the Wall Street Journal offer a student discount? Yes, if you are a student enrolled in classes and have a valid .edu email address from an accredited college or university, you can subscribe to WSJ Digital with optional print delivery at a discounted rate of $4 per month or less.
Here is today’s featured subscription deal plus the best ways for students to get a discounted or free Wall Street Journal subscription.
WSJ Digital Student Discount
Students can get WSJ Digital for just $4/month or sometimes as low as $24/year through special promotions. That gives you:
- Unlimited access to WSJ.com
- Full use of the WSJ app
- Subscriber-only newsletters and market insights
To get this discount, you’ll need to verify your student status through SheerID during sign-up. It’s quick and easy.
Start here: WSJ Student Offer
WSJ Digital + Print Delivery for Students
If you prefer holding the paper in your hands, there are combined Print + Digital plans, but they’re more expensive—usually around $12–$15/month or more, depending on the offer. You’ll get:
- Daily home delivery of the physical newspaper
- Full digital access included
You can find these options on the main WSJ subscription page, but you’ll need to scroll down.
Can College Students Get a WSJ Subscription for Free?
Yes—some colleges and universities provide WSJ access for free to enrolled students and professors! You can check if your school participates at:
Just log in using your student email, and if your school is eligible, you’ll get free access.
How to Check if You Get WSJ for Free Through Your School:
- Go to education.wsj.com/students
- Click “Find Your School”
- Enter the name of your college or university
- If your school participates, you’ll be prompted to log in with your .edu email address to activate your free access
If your school isn’t listed, you can still sign up for the $4/month student rate at wsj.com/student.
Life Moves Pretty Fast…
If you’re in college, it’s a great idea to take advantage of the Wall Street Journal Student discount. Also, a word of advice from a tired old guy; don’t be afraid to disagree with your teachers, and don’t rush through college!
As Ferris Bueller once said:
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
