Students and educators get Figma's Professional plan completely free, including unlimited files, team libraries, and 3,000 AI credits per month.
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How to claim it
- Open the application. Visit
figma.com/education/applyto start your application - Create your account. Create a Figma account or sign in with your existing account
- Select School. Select 'School' when asked what brings you to Figma
- Choose your role. Choose 'Student' or 'Educator' as your role
- Pick institution type. Select 'Higher education' or 'Bootcamp or online course' as your institution type
- Enter school details. Enter your school-issued email address and institution details
- Submit and wait. Submit your application and wait for Figma to review and approve your education status
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Who's eligible
Who can get the Figma - Free Professional Plan for Students student discount?
Students and educators in structured educational programs including universities, colleges, post-graduate institutions, trade schools, polytechnics, bootcamps, online courses, workshops, and design/coding academies. High school students and educators also qualify but receive the Enterprise plan instead.
How long does Figma - Free Professional Plan for Students student access last?
Access is granted for one year. If you are still a student or educator at the end of the year, you must reapply for education status to continue receiving free access.
Is the Figma - Free Professional Plan for Students student discount available worldwide?
Available globally wherever Figma operates. No geographic restrictions are listed on official Figma Education pages.
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What's included
Figma for Education gives verified students and educators full access to the Professional plan at no cost. This means you get the same powerful design and collaboration tools that professional teams pay $12/month for, completely free. With unlimited files, team libraries, and advanced prototyping features, students can build real portfolio projects and collaborate with classmates on design work.
- Unlimited Files and ProjectsCreate as many design files and projects as you need without any storage limits, perfect for building your portfolio throughout your studies.
- Team-Wide Design LibrariesBuild and share component libraries with your team, making it easy to maintain consistent designs across group projects.
- Advanced Dev ModeInspect designs and export code snippets for developers, bridging the gap between design and development workflows.
- 3,000 AI Credits Per MonthAccess Figma's AI-powered features to speed up your design workflow with generous monthly credits.
- Real-Time CollaborationWork simultaneously with classmates on the same file, seeing each other's cursors and changes in real-time.
- Advanced PrototypingCreate interactive prototypes with animations and transitions to showcase your designs and test user flows.
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Fine print & gotchas
- Application review required. Figma manually approves education status; expect a few business days.
- Granted for one year only. You must reapply for education status each year to keep free access.
- Drops to the free Starter plan once your education status expires or you graduate.
- Proof of enrollment may be needed for bootcamp/online-course applicants during the process.
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Common questions
What plan do students get with Figma for Education?
Higher education students, educators, and bootcamp participants receive the Professional plan for free. High school students and educators receive the Enterprise plan for free.
How long does the free access last?
Education access is granted for one year. If you're still a student or educator when it expires, you can reapply to continue receiving free access.
Do I need a .edu email address?
Figma recommends applying with your school-issued email address. This helps verify your student status, though the exact requirements may vary by institution type.
Can bootcamp students get Figma for free?
Yes, bootcamp and online course participants are eligible for the free Professional plan. You may need to provide proof of enrollment during the application process.
What happens after I graduate?
Once your education status expires and you're no longer a student, you would need to switch to a paid plan or use the free Starter plan with limited features.
How long does verification take?
Figma reviews applications but doesn't specify an exact timeframe. Most verifications are processed within a few business days.
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