Canva for Students: 100% free Education plan for eligible teachers, students, and school staff
Canva for Education
What you get
- 100% free Education plan for eligible teachers, students, and school staff
- can be used to create and personalize presentations, infographics, posters, videos, and more, with features including an online asset library, multi-user collaboration, an online whiteboard, a template library, online classroom assignment creation and grading, and class cloud storage.
From the official page: “Canva is 100% free for eligible school teachers and students. / Sign up with your school email address, or upload your teaching credential and proof of employment. Once your documents pass review, we will upgrade your account to Canva for Education.”
How to claim
- Sign up with your school email address, or upload your teaching credential and proof of employment
- Once your documents pass review, your account is upgraded to the Education plan
Eligibility
Eligible school teachers and students (K-12 through university students currently enrolled); register with a school email address, or upload a teaching credential and proof of employment for review.
Expiry & renewal rules
No explicit duration is stated on the official page. Free terms can change at any time — this page tracks changes.
Availability
The page does not list a country list; what was verified is the Canva China site (canva.cn) Education page.
FAQ
Is Canva still free for students in 2026?
Yes, as of Oct 21, 2026. 100% free Education plan for eligible teachers, students, and school staff Always double-check the official page before relying on an offer — terms do change.
Do I need a credit card? How long does the Canva student offer last?
The official page does not state a card requirement clearly — expect to check during signup. Duration details are under Expiry & renewal above. No explicit duration is stated on the official page.
What's the catch with Canva's student program?
The honest caveats: free terms can change at any time. Student programs are usually limited to non-commercial use, may require yearly re-verification, and can be discontinued with little notice — that is exactly why this page exists. Verify on the official page before building anything on top of a free tier.