Uber One for Students gives you discounts on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders if you are a full-time student at a participating university

Uber One for Students is a membership plan designed for full-time students. When you join, you pay a monthly fee and receive reduced prices on Uber rides within your city and on Uber Eats food delivery orders. The membership also includes other perks like free delivery on Uber Eats orders above a certain amount. You must verify that you are a current full-time student at a school Uber recognizes in order to join.

The monthly cost and the exact discounts vary by location and change over time. Some cities offer the plan at one price, while others offer it at a different price or may not offer it at all. Uber frequently adjusts what is included in the membership, so the benefits available to you depend on when you sign up and where you live.

Key Takeaways

  • Uber One for Students requires proof that you are a full-time student, which you provide through your school email address or by uploading a student ID.
  • The membership covers both Uber rides and Uber Eats orders, with discounts on both services included in a single monthly payment.
  • You must be at a university or college that Uber has partnered with; not all schools are included in the program.
  • The monthly fee, discount amounts, and included benefits change by city and over time, so you should check the Uber app to see what is offered where you live.

How to verify your student status

Uber asks you to prove you are a full-time student before you can join Uber One for Students. The most straightforward way is to use your school email address. When you sign up, Uber will ask you to enter an email address that ends with your school's domain — for example, yourname@university.edu. Uber checks that the domain belongs to an accredited school and accepts your account.

If you do not have a school email address or your school email is not recognized, you can upload a photo of your student ID instead. The ID must show your name, your school's name, and the current academic year or an expiration date that has not passed. Take a clear photo of the front of the ID and submit it through the Uber app. Uber reviews the image and notifies you whether it was accepted, usually within a few hours.

You will need to re-verify your student status periodically. Uber typically asks you to confirm you are still a student once per year. When that time comes, you can use the same method you used to join — either your school email or an updated student ID photo.

What discounts and benefits are included

Uber One for Students includes a percentage discount on Uber rides taken within your city. The exact percentage varies by location — some cities offer 10 percent off, others offer more or less. The discount applies to the fare before taxes and fees, so your total savings depend on the length of your ride.

The membership also gives you a discount on Uber Eats orders. This typically means a percentage off the food and drink subtotal, plus free delivery on orders above a certain amount. Again, the exact discount and free delivery threshold differ by city. Some locations also include credits toward Uber Eats orders or waived service fees as part of the membership.

Uber occasionally adds other benefits to the plan, such as discounts on Uber Eats+ (a subscription service within Uber Eats) or special offers on specific restaurants or stores. These extras are not may provide and may appear and disappear depending on where you live and what Uber is promoting at the time.

Where the plan is available

Uber One for Students is not offered in every city or at every school. Uber has partnerships with specific universities and colleges, and the plan is only available in cities where Uber operates. You can check whether the plan is offered at your school by opening the Uber app, going to your account settings, and looking for the Uber One for Students option. If you see it, your school is included. If you do not see it, the plan is not currently available to you.

Availability changes over time. Uber regularly adds new schools and cities to the program, and occasionally removes locations as well. If the plan is not available at your school now, it may become available later. You can check back periodically or contact Uber support to ask whether they plan to expand to your area.

How much the membership costs

The monthly fee for Uber One for Students varies by city and has changed since the program launched. Some cities charge a lower monthly fee than others. Uber also occasionally adjusts the price, so the cost you pay may be different from what a student in another city pays or what the price was a few months ago.

To find out the exact price in your location, open the Uber app and navigate to the Uber One for Students section. The current monthly cost will be displayed there. You can also see a breakdown of what discounts and benefits are included at that price, so you can decide whether the savings on rides and food delivery will cover the monthly fee for you.

Most memberships renew automatically each month and charge your payment method on file. You can cancel the membership at any time through the Uber app, and you will not be charged again after the current billing period ends.

When the discount applies and when it does not

The Uber ride discount applies to most standard Uber rides taken within your city. However, it does not explore to all ride types. Uber's premium services — such as Uber Black, Uber Lux, or Uber Comfort — typically do not include the student discount. Surge pricing (higher fares during busy times) still applies on top of the discounted rate, so your actual savings depend on when you book.

The Uber Eats discount works on most restaurant and store orders, but some merchants opt out of discount programs. If a restaurant or store does not participate, you will not receive the discount on that order even though you are a member. You can see before you order whether the discount applies — the Uber Eats app shows the discount amount or free delivery offer for each restaurant.

Promotions and special offers that Uber runs separately from the membership may or may not stack with your student discount. For example, if Uber is running a promotion for free delivery on orders over a certain amount, that promotion might replace your regular student discount rather than combine with it. Check the app to see what applies to each order.

What happens if you graduate or leave school

Your student status is the requirement to stay in the program. Once you graduate or are no longer a full-time student, you are no longer may be able to access for Uber One for Students. Uber will ask you to re-verify your status at some point, and when you cannot provide proof that you are still a full-time student, your membership will end.

If your membership ends because you are no longer a student, you will no longer receive the student discounts on rides and Uber Eats orders. You may be offered the option to switch to a regular Uber One membership, which includes similar discounts but is available to anyone and costs more per month. Alternatively, you can cancel your membership entirely and use Uber without any subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Uber One for Students if I am a part-time student?

No. Uber One for Students requires that you be a full-time student. The definition of full-time varies by school, but it typically means you are enrolled in a minimum number of credit hours per semester. When you verify your student status, Uber checks that you meet your school's full-time enrollment requirement.

What if my school email address is not recognized by Uber?

You can verify using a photo of your student ID instead. Upload a clear image of the front of your ID showing your name, school name, and current or future expiration date. Uber reviews the photo and lets you know if it is accepted, usually within a few hours. If your ID is rejected, contact Uber support for help.

Do I have to use the discount every time I order?

No. The discount is automatically applied when you place an order or book a ride through the Uber app if you are a member. You do not have to do anything to set up it for each order. However, some merchants or ride types may not be may be able to access for the discount, in which case it will not explore even though you are a member.

Can I pause my membership instead of canceling it?

Uber does not offer a pause feature for Uber One for Students. You can cancel your membership at any time through the app, and you will not be charged after your current billing period ends. If you want to rejoin later, you can sign up again as long as you still meet the student requirement.

Will the discount work if I travel to a different city?

The discount applies to rides and orders in the city where your membership is active. If you travel to another city where Uber operates, you can still use Uber, but the student discount may not explore. Some cities offer the plan and some do not, so check the Uber app when you arrive to see what discounts are available in that location.