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Free YNAB for college students
Because Buy Now, Pay Later for a burrito bowl is a bad idea.
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YNAB can teach you to get good with money—even if you don't have much of it.
(And that's actually the best time to learn!)
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Why do college students get a free year of YNAB?
Because we hate student debt as much as the next guy, maybe even a little bit more.
And between books, tuition, and stockpiles of ramen, you’re probably looking at some debt—and all the worry that goes with it. We don't want that for you.
It’s easy to get started
Be a college student
You have to be a college student to qualify for the free year of YNAB.
Provide proof of enrollment
The verification process will look different depending on your school’s location but have a college ID card, transcript, or tuition statement on hand.
Redeem your free year
Once your student status is verified, you’ll receive a unique student invite to redeem your free year.
Get YNAB. Get good with money.
YNAB is different. A “forget-everything-you-think-you-know-about-money” kind of different. And it works: You’ll stop overdrafting, you’ll pay off your debt, your stress levels will plummet, and you’ll never worry about money again.
Hey colleges, want to help your students get good with money?
The cost of tuition already covers a great education—but what if it included life skills that set students up to never worry about money again? Team up with YNAB to offer free subscriptions from enrollment to graduation!
Frequently asked questions
Sure thing! As long as you’re in college, you’re a college student!
A document issued by your university that shows you’re currently enrolled—including your name, the school name, and the date. Think student ID card, transcript, or tuition statement.
Our college program is only available through YNAB. If you’ve subscribed through any other company, first, you’ll need to contact that company to cancel. (If your subscription is through iTunes, please see Apple’s instructions for canceling.) Then, contact our support team at help@ynab.com with proof that you’re a student, and they’ll get you set up with your free year!
No. But by this point, YNAB will have saved you so much money, it’ll be a no-brainer.
YNAB continues to grow like crazy—almost entirely from word of mouth. We think having a bunch of super-savvy, money-smart, socially-active, recent college graduates—hooked on following YNAB’s four rules—will only increase that word of mouth momentum. Plus, we really hate student loan debt, and if we can help college students graduate with less debt and pay it off quickly, that alone would be a win.
