Updated 6/12/26
Runway is a powerful creative suite that uses Artificial Intelligence to generate and edit videos. Think of it like a magic wand for video editors—you can type a sentence like "a cinematic shot of a futuristic city" and it will create that video for you from scratch. It also lets you remove backgrounds, paint out objects, or change the style of a video instantly.
While Runway offers a free version, it is quite limited. The Student Discount helps you afford the "Standard" or "Pro" plans, which give you significantly more power, higher quality video, and no watermarks.
- Log in or sign up: Go to the Runway website and sign up (use your school email to make it faster).
- Navigate to billing: Click your avatar (top right) → Settings → Plans & Billing, then scroll to the Student/Educator Discount section.
- Verify with SheerID: Click "I’m a Student" and fill out the SheerID form. Upload enrollment proof if it asks for it.
- Get your discount: Once verified, the 25% off applies automatically at checkout.
- Instant approval: The approval is now instant since SheerID is involved now.
- Get discount: Enjoy 25% off your monthly or annual subscription bill.
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This is a special program for students who are passionate about AI and want to build a community at their university. If you are accepted into this program, you become a campus leader for Runway.
- What you do: You host workshops, hackathons, or demo days at your school to teach others how to use Runway.
- What you get: This is much better than a simple discount. Ambassadors often receive a complimentary (free) plan and a massive bundle of credits (up to 100,000 credits) to support their events and personal creative work. Morever, you get bonus credits for sending referrals to Runway.
- How to Apply?: On the same Education page, look for the "Student Ambassador" section. You will need to submit an application explaining how you plan to promote AI creativity on your campus.
So, overall, you can get these benefits from Runway as of June 2026.
- Free Plan: 125 one-time credits (good for ~25 seconds of fast video).
- Standard Plan (with discount): 625 credits per month.
- Pro Plan (with 25% discount): 2,250 credits per month.
- Student Ambassador: Up to 100,000 credits (if accepted).
Key Benefits
- 25% Discount: Lower monthly bills for individual students.
- 100k Credits (Ambassadors): Massive credit allowance for student leaders.
- No Watermarks: Paid/Ambassador plans remove the Runway logo.
- Upscale to 4K: Create professional, high-definition video.
- Commercial Rights: You own the videos you create.
- Networking: Ambassadors get direct access to the Runway team and other creators.
Eligibility
| Requirements | • Student Email Address
• Valid Student ID
• Credit Card (verification only)
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