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- Use local community college or cheap online courses for valid student status.
- Enroll for minimal or free courses to obtain an EDU email.
- Apply using this email to validate student status on verification platforms (e.g., SheerID).
- Alternative methods discussed: Fiverr freelancers offering student verification, temporary or alumni emails, or community suggestions for specific easy-to-register colleges offering .edu emails quickly.
EDU Email Methods (for SheerID, Cursor, etc.)
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Community Colleges & Online Schools
Several users recommend enrolling in low-cost or free community colleges that give out.edu
emails upon registration (e.g., Coastline College, Chaffey College, or California-based colleges). -
Online Courses (edX, Coursera, etc.)
A few mention that some schools or partner programs offer.edu
emails when signing up for verified certificate programs. -
Use “OpenCCC”
Multiple users highlight that California Community Colleges use OpenCCC, and you can apply to many colleges through it easily. Some colleges don’t verify much and issue.edu
emails quickly.
Greyhat/ULPT Tricks
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Fiverr Sellers
Users mention searching Fiverr for people offering.edu
emails or SheerID verification services (though this is a paid and against-ToS trick). -
Using Fake Details
A few replies suggest trying random student info or generating fake enrollment letters to trick verification, but these methods are risky and possibly illegal. -
Leverage Expired IDs / Old Logins
Someone suggested using old or inactive.edu
accounts or asking friends who were former students to help.
Other Insights
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SheerID Isn’t Very Strict
One user notes SheerID often approves with just a student email, but sometimes asks for a class schedule or student ID card. -
Student Beans & UNiDAYS
These alternative verification platforms were mentioned as easier to bypass than SheerID in some cases. -
Avoid University Systems
Many say universities have stricter onboarding. Stick with community colleges—much easier and quicker.