Figma Education

Included$144/yr valueAcademic Softwaredesign-tools

Free Figma Pro — unlimited files, version history, prototyping, Dev Mode, and FigJam whiteboarding. Verify with your .edu email.

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How Students Use This

Design app and website interfaces for class projects

Create interactive prototypes for user testing

Collaborate with teammates on design files in real-time

Build a design portfolio for job applications

How to Access

Go to figma.com/education and create a Figma account (or log in)

Apply for education status through Figma’s verification system

Use your @nyu.edu email for fastest approval via SheerID

Once approved, create or join an Education team for full Professional plan access

Verification lasts 1 year and is renewable

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