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Cursor Pro for Students

Verified students get one full year of free Cursor Pro, an AI-powered code editor with advanced debugging and AI assistance.

Free 1-year Cursor Pro for Students
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About this credit.

Cursor's Student Program provides verified students with 12 months of free access to Cursor Pro's premium AI-driven code editor. Participants benefit from advanced models that optimize code, context-aware assistance, sandbox environments, and efficient handling of large codebases to accelerate learning, research, and development workflows.

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The essentials.

Provider

Cursor

Best deal

Free 1-year Cursor Pro for Students

Type

Discount

Value

$100 USD

Status

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Benefits & eligibility.

Cursor Pro Student

$100

Validated students receive one full year of free Cursor Pro with all premium features. · 12 months

Benefits

  • Full access to all Pro features for 12 months
  • 500 fast premium AI requests per month and unlimited slower requests
  • AI-driven debugging with real-time optimization suggestions
  • Context-aware assistance connecting notes, files, or repositories
  • Instant sandbox environments for experiments and prototyping

Eligibility

  • Students with a valid .edu email or equivalent academic verification

How to apply

1
Verify Status

Click 'Verify Status' on the student page and follow the instructions to confirm your student email.

Verify Status
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Activate Pro Features

After verification, go to your account settings and enable Cursor Pro to start your free year.

Activate Pro
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Frequently asked.

How do I get the student discount?

Verify your student status by clicking "Verify Status" on the student page and following the instructions. Existing Cursor Pro users will receive an automatic refund for unused billing cycles and have the discount applied immediately. New users must sign up for Cursor Pro in their account settings after verification.

What is included with the student discount?

You get access to all Pro features for a year, including 500 fast premium AI requests per month, unlimited slower requests, AI-driven debugging, context-aware assistance, sandbox environments, and large codebase handling.

What happens after the year is up?

Your subscription will automatically renew at the regular price unless you cancel. You can cancel at any time to maintain access through the end of the current billing period.

Can I use the student discount if I already have a Cursor subscription?

Yes. Cursor will automatically cancel your existing subscription, refund any unused time, and apply the student discount immediately to your new subscription.

What if I exceed 500 fast premium requests per month?

Additional usage will incur charges only if you have enabled pay-as-you-go pricing for fast premium requests.

How does Cursor perform on large codebases?

Cursor efficiently handles massive codebases with hundreds of thousands of files through smart indexing, ensuring fast suggestions and smooth navigation.

Where can I ask more questions?

Email hi@cursor.com for any additional inquiries about the student program.

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Verified students get one full year of free Cursor Pro, an AI-powered code editor with advanced debugging and AI assistance.

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