Updated 9 April 2026
Canva for Education Is Free for K-12 Teachers and Students
All Pro features including 100M+ assets, Background Remover, and Brand Kit, plus classroom-specific tools. Step-by-step application guide below.
$0
for eligible K-12 teachers and their students
Includes all Canva Pro features worth $120/year
Who Is Eligible
Eligible
- K-12 classroom teachers (primary and secondary)
- School administrators and librarians
- Teachers at accredited public and private schools
- Students invited by a verified K-12 teacher
- School districts with verified administrator accounts
- Teachers at international K-12 equivalents
Not Eligible for K-12 Program
- University and college students (use Campus program)
- Higher education faculty (use Campus program)
- Tutors and private instructors (individual accounts)
- Corporate trainers and L&D professionals
- Students applying directly (must be invited by teacher)
- Homeschool parents (case-by-case, contact Canva)
How Teachers Apply: Step-by-Step
Go to canva.com/education
Navigate to the Canva for Education page and click 'Get Canva for Education'.
Create or sign in to your Canva account
Use your school email address if possible. This speeds up verification significantly. If you already have a personal Canva account, you can convert it or create a new education-specific account.
Select your role
Choose 'Teacher' when asked about your role. This routes you to the correct verification flow.
Verify your educator status
Option A: Use your school email address (automatic verification if recognized). Option B: Upload proof of employment such as a teaching certificate, school ID, pay stub, or official letter from your institution.
Wait for approval
Canva reviews applications within a few business days. You receive a confirmation email when your account is upgraded. Applications using recognized school email domains are often approved within hours.
Invite your students
Once approved, create a class in Canva and invite students by email. Students receive an invitation link and join your protected education workspace.
LMS Integrations
Google Classroom
Assign and collect Canva projects directly. Students submit without leaving Google Classroom.
Canvas (Instructure)
Full LTI integration. Canva appears as an assignment type within Canvas courses.
Schoology
Assign Canva projects and view student submissions in Schoology gradebook.
D2L Brightspace
Embed Canva into D2L courses. Students access assignments through the Brightspace interface.
Moodle
Canva plugin available for Moodle. Assign and grade design work within Moodle activities.
Microsoft Teams
Create and collaborate on Canva designs inside Teams channels and class notebooks.
Higher Education Options
Canva for Campus
Universities and colleges can purchase institutional licenses through the Canva for Campus program. Pricing is negotiated based on enrollment size and is typically sold at a significant discount from individual Pro plans. Contact Canva for Campus to get a quote for your institution.
If your university has a Campus license, all enrolled students and staff may already have free access. Check your university software portal, IT help desk, or student benefits page.
Student Beans Discount (Alternative)
University students who do not have access via an institutional license can get approximately 16% off Canva Pro annual through Student Beans. This requires verifying your student status with Student Beans.
The discount brings annual Pro down from $120 to approximately $101/year. This is not as good as the K-12 Education free plan, but it is the best available option for university students without institutional access.