Ways to get discounted YouTube Premium in the US?

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I’m looking for legitimate ways to save money on YouTube Premium subscription while living in America. I’ve been using alternative apps but they keep having issues and crashes that are really annoying. The constant buffering problems and features breaking after updates are driving me crazy.

I’m wondering if there are any student discounts, family plan options, or other official methods to reduce the monthly cost. I know some people mention VPN tricks or regional pricing but I’m not sure if those actually work or if they’re safe to use.

Has anyone found reliable ways to get YouTube Premium at a lower price without dealing with sketchy third-party apps? I just want ad-free videos and background play without all the technical headaches.

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Switching to the family plan was a game changer for me; it allows you to include up to five people, effectively reducing the monthly cost to about $4 per person. I organized this with family members and friends, and we all chip in via Venmo. YouTube also has a student discount available, but you need to verify your enrollment through SheerID using your .edu email. It cuts the price almost in half, but keep in mind it’s only valid while you’re enrolled. I used a VPN for a while, but YouTube eventually caught onto that, leading to a canceled subscription, so I recommend sticking with the family plan for a stable solution.