Scribd offers discounted subscription plans for students and educators in the US, giving you access to our library of community-uploaded documents at a price built around academic needs.
What's included
Scribd's Student and Educator Plans give you full access to our user-uploaded document library, which includes millions of community-contributed resources such as:
- Study guides
- Research papers
- Worksheets
- Classroom materials
- Lesson plans
- Presentations
- And much more
Eligibility
Student and Educator Plans are available to:
- US-based students and educators (the plans are not available outside the United States at this time)
- Users with a valid student or educator email address
- Both new and former subscribers only
Plan options and pricing
We offer two plans — one designed for students and one for educators — each with flexible billing to suit your schedule:
- Monthly billing: a great fit if you prefer flexibility or have an unpredictable calendar
- Annual billing: commit for a full year at a lower monthly rate
You can switch between monthly and annual billing at any time. For current pricing, visit the Student or Educator Plans page on the Scribd website.
Sign up for a Student or Educator Plan
- Visit the Student or Educator Plans page
- Select the plan that works best for you, monthly or annual
- Sign in to your existing Scribd account or create a new one using your student or educator email address
- Complete your purchase
Switching to a Student and Educator Plan as an existing subscriber
Existing subscribers who want to switch over to a Student or Educator Plan can still take advantage of plan pricing, provided you have a valid student or educator email address. Here's how to switch:
- Cancel your current subscription first.
- Allow your remaining subscription time to expire.
- Re-subscribe through our dedicated Student or Educator plan pages using your valid email address.
Keep in mind that canceling will end your current plan once your remaining time expires, so you'll want to make sure you're ready to re-subscribe right away to avoid a gap in access.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Educator Plan if I don't have a student or educator email address?
At this time, a valid student or educator email address is required to access Student and Educator Plan pricing. If you don't have one, our standard subscription is still a great way to access Scribd's full library. Visit the Scribd website to learn more.
Are Student and Educator Plans available outside the US?
Not at this time. Plans are currently available to US-based students and educators only.
I’m an existing subscriber. Can I switch to a Student or Educator Plan?
Yes, if you have a valid student or educator email address. Follow the steps above to make the switch.
Can I switch between monthly and annual billing?
Yes, you can switch between monthly and annual billing at any time after subscribing.
I'm having trouble signing up. What should I do?
If you run into any issues during the sign-up process, our support team is happy to help. You can reach us at any time by submitting a request.