Additional FAQs:
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I hit “Verification Limit Exceeded” but never got the discount. What now?
- You have a limited number of attempts; repeated failed tries can lock the offer even if you never successfully redeemed it.
- Contact SheerID support
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SheerID approved me, but “Apply Discount” doesn’t activate Pro. What should I check?
- Confirm you are signed into Cursor with the same
.eduemail SheerID approved. - Return to cursor.com/students and click Apply Discount again — you should be redirected to Stripe with the student price visible.
- If you already have Pro, check Dashboard → Manage Subscription → view details for “Student Discount.”
- Confirm you are signed into Cursor with the same
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I get “Your payment method is not eligible for a free trial” at checkout. What do I do?
- Try a different valid card or payment method.
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My school email is
.edu.co,.edu.au,.edu.eg, etc. Am I eligible?- The program currently requires a U.S.
.eduemail. Domains like.edu.coor.edu.egare not eligible, even if they look similar. - You can join the discussion and register your interest here: Student Verifications outside USA and organizations without .edu email
- The program currently requires a U.S.
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Can I transfer my verification to another account?
- No. One verification per email, ever. If you verified with the wrong email or wrong Cursor account, it cannot be moved.
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Tips for passing SheerID verification
- Use original documents (student ID, transcript, or class schedule dated within the last 3 months).
- Avoid screenshots or website printouts saved as PDF.
- Use a standard browser without ad blockers, privacy shields, or VPN.
- Submit carefully — retries are limited.
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I upgraded or cancelled and lost my remaining free months
- Voluntarily ending the student plan (by upgrading or cancelling) forfeits the remaining free period; it cannot be restored.