The Sponsor a Student Subscription Program
Learn about the Sponsor a Student Program, including how you can contribute.
When you suspend your Home Delivery subscription for a vacation or other reasons, you can choose to contribute the credits to The New York Times Sponsor a Student Subscription Program. This program provides New York Times digital access to high schools in the United States.
Currently, this program provides digital access to The New York Times to more than 1.6 million high school students across the country, predominantly through the generous support of Home Delivery subscribers who contribute their suspended delivery credits.
By participating in this program, when you contribute your Home Delivery credits, you are supporting independent journalism and communities across the country by empowering the next generation of readers.
Next time you are going out of town and need to suspend your newspaper delivery, consider contributing those credits to the Sponsor a Student Program!
What do schools receive through this program?
There are two types of student subscriptions that schools can choose from:
- Subscriptions that give access to NYTimes.com in school only
- Subscriptions that give access to NYTimes.com and The New York Times News App in school and at home
As part of this program, we encourage all teachers and students to utilize the New York Times Learning Network. This includes the rich archive of lesson plans along with a daily slate of student activities that are free for schools everywhere and a popular resource for school teachers.
You can get a deeper look at the program and The Times’s involvement in education throughout history by reading the Times Insider article, “The Times in the Schools; or Get Them While They’re Young”.
How do I contribute to this program?
The sponsor a student program is fueled predominately by customers who choose to contribute their credits when they suspend their Home Delivery subscription.
Are my contributions tax deductible?
No. Because we are a for-profit business, your contribution through this program will not be eligible for a charitable deduction for tax purposes.
Can I select a school to receive my contributions?
The ability to select a school to receive your contribution is not currently available.
How can my school participate in this program?
If you are interested in bringing The New York Times to your high school, you can visit the Group Subscriptions page and fill out the form. Once you have completed the form, you will be contacted by a High School account representative to learn more.
How else can I contribute to the New York Times?
If you wish to support The New York Times initiatives, The New York Times Communities Fund is a great way to support local, national, and global nonprofits that help people improve their circumstances and lead enriching lives.
To find out more, you can visit The New York Times Communities Fund page.