> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dify-6c0370d8-docs-education-policy.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Billing

> Manage your workspace subscription, plan changes, and the Dify for Education discount

Billing in Dify is workspace-scoped. Your subscription sets the team member limit, feature access, and usage quotas for the entire workspace.

For the available plans, what each includes, and pricing, see the [Dify pricing page](https://dify.ai/pricing).

## Manage Subscriptions

Only the workspace owner and admins can manage the workspace's subscription in **Settings** > **Billing**.

* **View subscription details**: see your current plan, usage, and billing history, or download invoices.

* **Upgrade**: click **Upgrade** and choose a higher plan. It takes effect immediately, once you pay the difference for the rest of the current billing period.

* **Downgrade**: click **Manage** to open the Stripe billing portal, then click **Update subscription** and choose a lower plan. It takes effect at the start of your next billing cycle; you keep your current plan until then.

* **Cancel or update billing**: click **Manage** to open the Stripe billing portal, where you can cancel the subscription or change the payment method. After cancellation, the workspace keeps its current plan until the end of the paid period, then returns to the free Sandbox plan.

## Dify for Education

Current students, teachers, and educational staff can verify their educational affiliation to use the Yearly Professional plan for free. Re-verification is required annually.

An education workspace includes all Professional plan features and resource quotas, except that AI credits stay at the Sandbox level: 200 one-time credits for built-in model usage, with no monthly refill. When the credits run out, configure your own [model provider](/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/model-providers) API keys to keep using models.

### Prerequisites

* 18 years of age or older
* Currently enrolled at an educational institution, or employed there as a teacher or school administrator
* A Dify account registered with a school-issued email address for current students or staff

<Info>
  Personal and alumni-only email addresses aren't eligible, and Dify may request proof of current enrollment or employment.

  If Dify detects abuse or other risks involving multiple accounts on a school's email domain, it may restrict all new applications from that domain under the [Dify Terms of Service](https://dify.ai/terms), with no individual exceptions.
</Info>

### Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Account">
    Register at [cloud.dify.ai](https://cloud.dify.ai/signin) with your educational email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply for Verification">
    Go to **Settings** > **Billing** > **Get Education Verified**. Once your email domain passes the automatic check, enter your school's full name, select your role, and agree to the terms. The result appears immediately.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply Discount to Workspace">
    1. After approval, select the workspace you want to use the education discount with (you must be its owner or an admin), then click **Use education discount**.

       You'll be redirected to checkout with the **Yearly Professional Plan** and discount pre-applied. The discount covers the entire year, so you won't be charged.

           <Note>
             The education discount only applies to the Yearly Professional plan and can be used for one workspace per verification.
           </Note>

    2. Complete checkout to activate the subscription.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why was I charged despite the education discount?">
    You likely selected the Monthly Professional plan. The education discount applies only to the **Yearly** plan, so the Monthly plan charges the full price.

    To resolve this, cancel the current subscription, wait for the billing cycle to end, then subscribe to the **Yearly** Professional plan with the education discount.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I already have a paid subscription?">
    The education discount cannot be applied to an existing paid plan.

    To resolve this, cancel your current subscription, wait for the billing cycle to end, then subscribe to the **Yearly** Professional plan with the education discount.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why was my verification rejected?">
    Common reasons: non-educational email, inaccurate information, or misuse of privileges. Appeal via [support@dify.ai](mailto:support@dify.ai).

    If your school's email domain is under a domain-level restriction, it applies to every account on that domain and can't be lifted individually.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use a personal email?">
    No. Verification requires a school-issued email address for current students or staff. Personal and alumni-only addresses don't qualify.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens when my free year ends?">
    The education subscription doesn't renew automatically, so you won't be charged. When it ends, the workspace returns to the free Sandbox plan.

    To keep the discount, re-verify your educational affiliation when prompted (Dify reminds you by email before your status expires). You'll receive a new discount for the next year, which you can use to subscribe to the Yearly Professional plan again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I keep my education status after graduating?">
    Your existing verified status remains valid until it expires, as long as the verified email address remains active, unchanged, and linked to your Dify account.

    Annual re-verification, however, requires current enrollment or employment, so an alumni-only email address can't be used for a new application or re-verification.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I change my Dify account email address?">
    Education Verified status is tied to you and the email address you verified with, and it isn't transferable. A new email address doesn't inherit the status, and changing your account email may lead Dify to revoke it.

    If the new address also meets the eligibility requirements, you can apply for verification again, or contact [support@dify.ai](mailto:support@dify.ai).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>