Overview
Grammarly for Education provides campus-wide AI-powered writing support, including grammar, clarity, tone, citation help, and responsible generative AI assistance. It works across browsers, LMSs, email, and document tools so students, faculty, and staff can get in-context feedback and AI support on assignments, feedback, emails, and research writing.learning.
Pricing
Institutional Licensing
- Grammarly for Education is sold as an institutional license for schools, colleges, and universities that want to give Grammarly Pro access to all students, faculty, and staff.
- Pricing is custom and based on institution size and scope; many campuses fund it centrally so end users receive Grammarly Pro (plus generative AI features) at no personal cost.
Individual Student/Teacher Discounts
- Outside of campus-wide deals, Grammarly Pro (individual plan with education discounts) typically costs about 12 USD/month on annual billing (≈144 USD/year), with student/teacher offers bringing yearly cost down toward ~100–145 USD depending on promos.
- Monthly plans can be 22.50–30 USD/month without discounts, making annual institutional access much better value for frequent academic use.
Key Features
- Real-time writing assistance – Grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, conciseness, tone, and style suggestions across essays, reports, emails, and discussion posts.
- Generative AI (GrammarlyGO & agents) – AI “co-writer” for drafting, rewriting, changing tone, summarizing, and brainstorming, plus specialized agents such as AI Grader, Proofreader, Paraphraser, and Humanizer.
- Authorship & integrity tools – Grammarly Authorship lets students document their writing process and how they used AI, giving instructors transparency without relying solely on detectors.
- Citation & research support – Helps track sources, generate citations, and maintain academic tone, integrated into the broader writing workflow.
- Cross-platform integration – Works in LMSs, browsers, Google Docs, Microsoft 365, email, and other campus tools to support writing wherever it occurs.
Best Use Cases
- Undergraduate and graduate writing – Essays, lab reports, theses, and capstones where students need feedback on structure, clarity, and academic tone.
- Faculty feedback & workload reduction – Instructors using Grammarly and AI agents (e.g., AI Grader, Proofreader) to speed up feedback and reduce line-editing time.
- Multilingual and ESL students – Learners improving English grammar, vocabulary, and tone while preserving their own ideas and voice.
- Campus communications – Staff and faculty refining emails, announcements, and reports for clarity and professionalism.campusnews.
- Responsible AI literacy programs – Institutions teaching transparent AI use, with Authorship and policy-aligned AI features supporting “teaching in the age of AI.”
Pros
- ✅ Institution-wide coverage and consistency – One platform supports students, faculty, and staff across courses, departments, and communication channels.
- ✅ Combines editing, feedback, and generative AI – GrammarlyGO and agents add drafting and grading support while maintaining focus on skill-building.
- ✅ Strong integrity and transparency features – Authorship and AI usage transparency help institutions move beyond punitive detection toward responsible AI use.
- ✅ Widely adopted and easy to deploy – Many universities report smooth pilots and strong uptake once licenses are provided campus-wide.
Cons
- ❌ Enterprise pricing required for full access – True Grammarly for Education access requires institutional budget; individual Pro subscriptions are relatively expensive month-to-month.
- ❌ Not a subject-matter tutor – Excellent for writing quality and communication, but not a replacement for domain-specific tutoring or content instruction.
- ❌ Need for clear campus policies – Institutions must define how Grammarly’s generative AI and Authorship tools should be used to avoid over-reliance or academic integrity issues.
Official Website
Grammarly for Education – Official institutional offering: https://www.grammarly.com/edu
Release Date: Grammarly has been used in education for years; Grammarly for Education and its generative AI capabilities (GrammarlyGO, Authorship, and AI agents) were expanded for campuses through 2023–2025, with dedicated higher-ed programs and AI trends reports in 2025.
Last Updated: December 2025