Figma for Students: Figma and FigJam are 100% free for students and educators
Figma for Education (Education Plan)
What you get
- Figma and FigJam are 100% free for students and educators
- higher education and bootcamps get the Figma Professional tier free (including Dev Mode: view measurements, styles, and component properties, and generate CSS/iOS/Android code snippets)
- K-12 school districts get the Enterprise tier free.
From the official page: “Figma & FigJam are 100% free for students, educators and schools. No freemium or hidden upgrades, ever. / Higher education institutions and bootcamps qualify for free access to the Professional tier.”
How to claim
- Sign up for a Figma account with your student/educator email
- Verify your educational status at figma.com/education/apply
- Create, upgrade, or join an Education team to unlock Professional features
Eligibility
Students or educators in a structured classroom (high school, university, graduate school, vocational school, polytechnic, college, online courses, bootcamps/workshops, design and coding schools); self-serve applications require being 13 or older; under 13 requires the school to sign terms with Figma.
Expiry & renewal rules
No explicit duration is stated on the official page. Free terms can change at any time — this page tracks changes.
Availability
No country restrictions listed; international users must meet the local age of consent. The Figma-Google school district free program covers the US, UK, and Japan.
FAQ
Is Figma still free for students in 2026?
Yes, as of Oct 21, 2026. Figma and FigJam are 100% free for students and educators Always double-check the official page before relying on an offer — terms do change.
Do I need a credit card? How long does the Figma 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 Figma'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.