Why Isn’t My Student Pricing Reflecting on My Account?
Last updated: April 19, 2026
Available on: Mac, Windows, iOS
If you've been approved for student pricing but still see standard rates — or you're not sure whether your application went through — this guide helps you get it sorted. Most issues resolve after a quick status check.
Quick checks
Did you submit the student form? Student pricing requires a separate application — it's not automatic.
Has your request been approved? Approvals are manual and may take a few days. Check your email for confirmation.
Are you looking at the right label? On desktop, student pricing appears under "Pro" — there's no separate "Student" label. On iOS, approved students see a "Student" label on the plan upgrade card with student-specific pricing.
How to fix this
You haven't submitted the student form yet
Student pricing requires a separate application. Complete the student pricing form to get started — your request will be reviewed by our team.
Your submission is pending review
After your application is reviewed and approved, your account is automatically updated with student status and you receive a 90-day trial period (calculated from your account creation date). If approved after sign-up, your remaining trial time is 90 days minus the time since you created your account.
You'll receive an email once approved. Processing may take a few days.
You're approved but still see standard pricing
Subscription details refresh approximately every hour. Try these steps:
Mac / Windows
Restart the Wispr Flow app.
Sign out and sign back in to trigger a refresh.
Check the Plans screen again — the Pro column should now show the discounted student price.
iOS
Switch to another app and return to Wispr Flow — subscription data refreshes automatically when the app comes to the foreground.
Sign out and sign back in if the discount still doesn't appear.
Check the Plans screen — the plan upgrade card should show a "Student" title with student-specific pricing.
If the discount still doesn't appear after these steps, contact support for a manual update.
Note: If your student pricing temporarily disappears, this may be caused by a network issue during the status check. Ensure you have a stable internet connection and restart the app — student status is re-verified automatically.
You subscribed on desktop but use iOS
If you subscribed via desktop or web (Stripe), manage your subscription from the desktop app. The iOS app shows a "Go to desktop app to manage plan" message — this is expected behavior.
Common issues
iOS purchase or subscription restore wasn't recognized
This was caused by a timing issue on iOS where a purchase or restore could complete before the app finished setting up your account, preventing it from being linked properly. This has been fixed. To resolve:
Update Wispr Flow to the latest version.
Restart the app after updating.
FAQs
How does student pricing appear in the app?
On desktop, the Plans & Billing page has three columns: Basic, Pro, and Enterprise. For approved students, the Pro column displays student pricing instead of standard Pro pricing. The upgrade button reads "Upgrade to Pro" but creates a student subscription at the discounted rate.
On iOS, the plan upgrade card shows a "Student" title with student-specific pricing. The button reads "Explore Plan." Once subscribed, students see a current-subscription view showing their student plan details.
What features do students get?
Students get the same features as Pro users: unlimited words on all devices, Command Mode (desktop), early access to new features, prioritized feature requests, and team collaboration features.
What's the student pricing?
Student pricing starts at $7.50/month or $6/month when billed annually (USD, via Stripe). On iOS, weekly, monthly, and yearly student plans are available through the App Store. Pricing varies by currency and location.
Can I earn referral rewards on a student plan?
Yes, if your subscription is managed through Stripe (desktop app or website). Student monthly and yearly plans via Stripe are eligible to earn referral credit-months. Referral rewards are credited after the referred person dictates 2,000 words.
Weekly student plans are only available through the App Store and are not eligible for earning rewards. All App Store subscribers (including student plans) can share referral links and give free months to friends, but cannot earn credit-months for themselves.
Do students get a different trial period?
Yes. Approved students receive a 90-day trial (compared to the standard 14-day trial). The 90-day period is calculated from your account creation date — not from when you're approved. If you're approved a few weeks after signing up, your remaining trial will be less than 90 days.
Still stuck?
Reach out to our support team if:
You've been approved but the discount doesn't appear after restarting the app
You're unsure whether your student application was received
You see an error when trying to access Plans & Billing
Include your platform (Mac, Windows, or iOS) and what you see on the Plans screen so we can help faster.