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Windsurf Student Discount - About 50% Off

~$10/mo $20/mo · $240/year value
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Students with a verified .edu email get about 50% off Windsurf Pro, the AI-native IDE with the Cascade AI agent. Windsurf is now part of Cognition, the company behind Devin.

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How to claim it

  1. Open the offer. Visit windsurf.com/editor/students
  2. Sign up with .edu email. Sign up for Windsurf using your .edu email address
  3. Verify your status. Verify your student email when prompted
  4. See student pricing. Once verified, you'll see the discounted student pricing (about 50% off) available on the pricing page
  5. Subscribe to Pro. Subscribe to the Pro plan at the student rate and start coding with AI
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Who's eligible

Who can get the Windsurf Student Discount - About 50% Off student discount?
Students with a verified .edu email address.
How long does Windsurf Student Discount - About 50% Off student access last?
Tied to your verified .edu email; you may need to re-verify periodically. Exact duration terms are not published — after graduation, expect regular Pro pricing.
Is the Windsurf Student Discount - About 50% Off student discount available worldwide?
Officially tied to a verified .edu email address; Windsurf does not publish a country list. Since Windsurf joined Cognition (Devin), program terms may change — check the student page for current conditions.
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What's included

Windsurf is an AI-native IDE built around its Cascade AI agent, and is now part of Cognition — the company behind the Devin AI software engineer. Students with a verified .edu email get about 50% off the Pro plan (around $10/month instead of $20/month after the March 2026 price change). Windsurf supports major AI model providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and xAI. Note: since the Cognition merger, the student page may redirect within the Devin ecosystem — program terms can change, so verify current conditions on the official page.

  • Cascade AI AgentRevolutionary AI agent that understands your entire codebase with deep contextual awareness, automatically fills context, and can run commands to help you code faster and smarter.
  • Multi-Model SupportAccess to all premium AI models including OpenAI GPT-4, Claude, Google Gemini, xAI Grok, and Mistral with 500 prompt credits per month on the Pro plan.
  • AI-Native IDEPurpose-built editor designed from the ground up for AI-assisted development, with features like Tab autocomplete, Cascade Code mode, and Cascade Chat for seamless human-AI collaboration.
  • Production-Ready ContextDeep contextual awareness allows you to run Cascade on production codebases with full understanding of your project structure, dependencies, and code relationships.
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Fine print & gotchas

  • About 50% off, not free. You still pay around $10/month for Windsurf Pro (regular price rose to $20/month in March 2026).
  • .edu email required, and you may need to re-verify your student status periodically.
  • Capped at 500 prompt credits/month; extra credits cost more.
  • Windsurf is now part of Cognition (Devin) — the student page currently redirects within the Devin ecosystem, and terms may change.
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Common questions

How long does the student discount last?
The student discount is available as long as you maintain a valid .edu email address and are enrolled as a student. You may need to re-verify your student status periodically.
What AI models can I use with the student plan?
With the Pro student plan, you get access to all premium AI models including OpenAI GPT-4, Claude (Anthropic), Google Gemini, xAI Grok, and Mistral. You receive 500 prompt credits per month, with the ability to purchase additional credits if needed.
Can I use Windsurf for my school projects?
Yes! Windsurf is perfect for school projects, homework, and learning to code. The Cascade AI agent can help you understand code, debug issues, and learn best practices while you maintain full control over your code.
What happens after I graduate?
After graduation, you'll need to switch to the regular Pro plan pricing. Windsurf will notify you before any pricing changes, and you can continue using the service at the standard rate.
What does the Windsurf acquisition by Cognition mean for students?
Windsurf is now part of Cognition, the company behind the Devin AI software engineer. The student discount is still offered via a verified .edu email, but the student page may redirect within the Devin ecosystem and program terms can change — always check the official page for current conditions.
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