Figma for Education
Free Figma Professional for students and educators — direct application and institutional routes.
Eligibility
- Students and teachers at accredited institutions
Steps
- Step 1: Apply for Education plan: Submit application at figma.com/education with school documentation.
- Step 2: Verify approval email: Once approved, upgrade your team to Education Professional.
- Step 3: Invite collaborators: Add classmates or project partners within education license limits.
- Step 4: Add FigJam & Dev Mode: Education plan includes FigJam and dev handoff — enable for engineering collaborators.
Access paths
- Figma Education application — Free Professional plan for verified students and teachers.
- University site license — Some design schools provide Figma via institutional SSO — check your campus software portal before applying individually.