Eligible students who are not currently subscribed to DashPass and sign up during a promotional sign up window from August 17th, 2026 through October 12th, 2026 can now sign up for Free Student DashPass , providing all Student DashPass benefits for free for 1 year while they are actively enrolled in an eligible university. Read on to learn how to see how to verify your student status, redeem your free membership, and understand what happens once you’re no longer a student. For questions about the verification process, please click here . To contact Sheer ID about verification issues click here . Frequently Asked Questions What is the Free Student DashPass? What is the Free Student DashPass? Who is eligible for Free Student DashPass? Who is eligible for Free Student DashPass? How do I sign up for Free Student DashPass? How do I sign up for Free Student DashPass? Why don’t I see the Free Student DashPass offer in my app? Why don’t I see the Free Student DashPass offer in my app? What benefits do I get with Free Student DashPass? What benefits do I get with Free Student DashPass? How long will my Free Student DashPass last? How long will my Free Student DashPass last? If I cancel, will my benefits last for the remainder of the Free year? If I cancel, will my benefits last for the remainder of the Free year? How does DoorDash verify that I’m a student? How does DoorDash verify that I’m a student? What should I do if verification fails? What should I do if verification fails? Can I have Free Student DashPass on more than one account? Can I have Free Student DashPass on more than one account? Can I switch my Free Student DashPass to another account? Can I switch my Free Student DashPass to another account? What happens after I’m no longer a student? What happens after I’m no longer a student? Who do I contact if I have issues verifying my student status? Who do I contact if I have issues verifying my student status? What is the Free Student DashPass? Free Student DashPass gives eligible college students free Student DashPass membership while they are actively enrolled at university. You’ll enjoy the same benefits as a Student DashPass member—like $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders and at no cost while your student status is verified. After 12 months of free Student DashPass, your membership will automatically transition to a discounted Student DashPass plan of $4.99/month (plus tax). You’ll receive an email notification before that transition happens. When your student status changes (for example, after graduation), your membership will automatically transition to a $9.99/month (plus tax) DashPass monthly plan. You’ll receive an email notification days before that transition happens. Who is eligible for Free Student DashPass? To qualify, you must successfully verify your enrollment through SheerID, our verification partner. This offer is available for a limited time from August 17th, 2026, through October 12th, 2026. After October 12th, you can sign up for our regular Student DashPass membership discounted at $4.99/month (plus tax). You can review our DashPass for Students Help Center article for more information about regular Student DashPass membership. How do I sign up for Free Student DashPass? Navigate to www.doordash.com/dashpass/student or toggle to “Free Student DashPass for 1 year” in the “Discounted Plans” dropdown of the main DashPass signup page. Navigate to www.doordash.com/dashpass/student or toggle to “Free Student DashPass for 1 year” in the “Discounted Plans” dropdown of the main DashPass signup page. Complete student verification through SheerID by entering your name, school, birth date and student (.edu) email address. Complete student verification through SheerID by entering your name, school, birth date and student (.edu) email address. Once verified, redeem your Free Student DashPass offer and enjoy instant access to eligible benefits. Once verified, redeem your Free Student DashPass offer and enjoy instant access to eligible benefits. Why don’t I see the Free Student DashPass offer in my app? The Free Student DashPass offer is for new members only. If you are not an existing DashPass subscriber and still cannot see the offer, please contact our Support Team . for additional assistance.

The Free Student DashPass offer is for new members only. If you are not an existing DashPass subscriber and still cannot see the offer, please contact our Support Team . for additional assistance. What benefits do I get with Free Student DashPass? Free Student DashPass members receive the same benefits as Student DashPass members, including: $0 delivery fees on eligible orders $0 delivery fees on eligible orders Reduced service fees on the same eligible orders Reduced service fees on the same eligible orders 5% credit back on eligible pickup orders 5% credit back on eligible pickup orders 5-10% off eligible Lyft rides 5-10% off eligible Lyft rides Access to exclusive DashPass promotions and rewards Access to exclusive DashPass promotions and rewards Student DashPass benefits apply only to eligible orders from DashPass merchants that meet the minimum subtotal requirement, excluding fees and taxes. Subtotal minimums will be identified on DoorDash for each DashPass eligible merchant. Other fees (including service fee), taxes, and gratuity still apply. DashPass terms here and cancellation instructions here . If you are having trouble with your DashPass membership and/or membership benefits, please contact our Support Team . How long will my Free Student DashPass last? Your Free Student DashPass remains active for 12 months. After 12 months, your membership will automatically transition to a discounted Student DashPass plan of $4.99/month (plus tax). You’ll receive an email notification before that transition happens. Your Student DashPass membership (Free or discounted) will remain active as long as SheerID verifies your student status. If SheerID confirms you are no longer an active student, your membership will automatically transition to the standard $9.99/month (plus tax) DashPass monthly plan and you will automatically be charged $9.99/month (plus tax) on a recurring basis until you cancel your DashPass subscription. You will be charged to any payment method we have on file for your account. You’ll receive an advance email notice before this transition. You can cancel anytime before the transition date to avoid being charged if you prefer not to continue. If I cancel, will my benefits last for the remainder of the Free year? No. The Free Student DashPass offer is a monthly $0 / month plan for 12 months, not an annual $0 / year plan. Canceling the plan will end DashPass benefits at the end of the month of cancellation How does DoorDash verify that I’m a student? DoorDash partners with SheerID, a trusted verification provider, to confirm your enrollment. During sign-up, SheerID will ask you to provide information such as your name, date of birth, school, and student email address. If automatic verification fails, SheerID may prompt you to upload a school-issued document (e.g., transcript, class schedule, or tuition receipt) for review in order for SheerID to verify your status as an eligible student. What should I do if verification fails? If your student verification fails, SheerID will guide you through manual verification. You’ll be asked to upload an official school-issued document (such as a transcript, class schedule, or tuition receipt). Reviews typically take up to 24 hours, and you’ll receive an email once SheerID finishes reviewing your information. Can I have Free Student DashPass on more than one account? No. Each student can only have one verified DoorDash account with Free Student DashPass benefits. Can I switch my Free Student DashPass to another account? No. Once your student status has been verified, the Free Student DashPass membership cannot be transferred to a different DoorDash account. What happens after I’m no longer a student? When SheerID confirms you’re no longer an active student, your membership will automatically transition to a $9.99/month paid monthly DashPass plan. You will be provided an email prior to the transition. You can cancel at any time before that date to avoid being charged. Who do I contact if I have issues verifying my student status? For verification issues, please contact SheerID directly through the link provided on the verification page. If you’ve already been verified but are having trouble redeeming or activating your membership, contact DoorDash Support. Related Articles Continue exploring helpful resources $10 off 3 orders with DashPass Annual Plan Upgrade $10 off at ice cream merchants — ends 9/6 $10 off at iced drink merchants — ends 9/6 If you can't find what you are looking for: Can't find what you are looking for? Our chat and call support are available 24/7 Have a delivery issue? Get a fast resolution with guided support I'm a Corporate Customer I'm an Advertiser