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Insider Premium Subscription

$199/year

Leadership-focused insights, events and community for higher education decision-makers

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About Insider Premium

Designed for institutional leaders, Insider Premium goes beyond the news and data shared through our standard subscriptions to create a trusted community for higher education decision-makers. Built for current and emerging leaders across private, public, two- and four-year institutions, this tier offers exclusive insights, peer connection and forward-looking conversations that help leaders move from reactive decision-making to innovative action. Through a curated weekly forum-focused newsletter, reports, policy update, events and collaborative exchanges, subscribers can share ideas, learn from peers and build meaningful professional relationships.

Together, we are creating a place for leaders to create, share ideas, learn, play, connect and refuel.

Purchasing Options

Online purchases are available for annual individual subscriptions. Custom pricing is available for groups of 5 or more users. Please allow for two business days for large group custom estimates.

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5+ users

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Based on number of users

Custom pricing for larger teams. Contact us for a personalized quote tailored to your institution's needs.

What’s Included

An Insider Premium subscription includes all the benefits of our standard subscription, plus exclusive leadership-focused insights, events and community offerings designed to stay informed, connected and ahead of the issues shaping higher education.

Feature Standard Subscription Insider Premium Subscription
Unlimited access to daily news coverage ✓ ✓
Full access to our archives ✓ ✓
Complete access to all our daily Quick Takes ✓ ✓
Total access to our standard long-form features and deep dives ✓ ✓
Unlimited access to our standard reports and surveys ✓ ✓
Comprehensive coverage of events and summits ✓ ✓
Real-time breaking news alerts on higher education ✓ ✓
Exclusive “gift” article sharing for colleagues and peers ✓ ✓
The Sandbox — an exclusive weekly peer-to-peer leadership exchange   ✓
The Markup — a weekly brief on higher education policy developments with exclusive editor’s note   ✓
In-depth leadership focus reports with expert analysis   ✓
Exclusive invitations to virtual and in-person events   ✓
Discounts to select IHE & THE events   ✓
Individual subscription price $119/year $199/year

Subscriptions auto-renew at the then-current rate. All subscribers can end the auto-renewal at any time.

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Insider Highlights

Explore Insider Premium benefits below, including The Sandbox — our weekly community exchange that goes beyond a traditional newsletter, offering authentic perspectives, peer discussion and candid insights on trending higher education topics submitted anonymously by institutional presidents and industry leaders.

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The Sandbox

A weekly newsletter where presidents write anonymously about their jobs and lives.

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Federal Update

The latest news plus an editor’s note, delivered weekly.

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Data & Analysis

Download special reports, surveys and more.

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Webcasts & Events

Attend exclusive events online and in-person. Hear from industry leaders.

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A Note from Inside Higher Ed Editor in Chief Sara Custer

Sara Custer, Editor in Chief

Inside Higher Ed provides high-impact news, insightful analysis and commentary covering the diversity of higher education institutions in the United States. Much of our content remains free of charge to all readers, but senior-level professionals and committed readers can access tailored content and services through our Insider Premium subscription.

This level of support also allows us to expand what and how we cover and serve colleges, their employees and their students. If you’re a seasoned leader – or aspiring to be one – and you count on Inside Higher Ed daily, consider taking the next step by becoming an Insider Premium subscriber to support both your work and ours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Insider Premium?

Insider Premium subscriptions are designed for higher education leaders, offering exclusive resources, insights and community to support decision-making and leadership.

What is the Insider Premium special offer?

If you subscribe to Insider Premium by April 22, 2026, your Insider Premium subscription will be grandfathered at $119/annual for your next two renewal periods as a thank you for your early support.

After the grandfathered period ends, your subscription will renew at the standard rate in effect at that time.

Do I need to do anything to receive the discounted rate?
No action is required. If you have and active Insider subscription or subscribe by April 22, the discounted renewal pricing will be applied automatically.

Will I be notified before my renewal?
Yes, you will receive a reminder seven days before your subscription renews, including details about your pricing.

If I cancel, will I still keep the grandfathered rate?
If you cancel and later resubscribe, the grandfathered rate will no longer apply. The offer is tied to continuous active subscriptions that began on or before April 22, 2026.

What do I get with an Insider Premium subscription?

Along with gaining full access to Inside Higher Ed's daily news and analysis and archives, Insiders enjoy access to a curated set of benefits, including exclusive newsletters, research and reports, events and opportunities to connect with peers across higher education.

Do you offer team or group Insider Premium subscriptions?

Yes, we do offer group subscriptions. These are designed for cabinets and senior leadership teams at institutions and organizations.

To get started, please email subscription@insidehighered.com with the number of individuals you’d like to include and your organizational name. Our team will provide a customized estimate. Once the estimate is approved, we’ll share payment details and next steps to activate your group Insider Premium subscription.

Please note that we do not offer institution-wide Insider Premium subscriptions.

Can I cancel this subscription?

Yes. You can cancel at any time. To cancel:
- Log in to your account
- Click the “My Account” button at the black tool bar
- View "Subscriptions"
- Select “Cancel”

You’ll continue to have access to Insider benefits until the end of your current billing period. Your subscription will not renew after that.

Do Insider Premium subscriptions auto-renew?

Yes. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the current market rate unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will receive a notice seven days before renewal with instructions on how to cancel.

Will you offer a monthly Insider Premium subscription option?

Not at this time.

Do you offer a free trial?

Not at this time.

Will I need a standard subscription if I have an Insider Premium subscription?

No. Insider Premium includes full access to Inside Higher Ed's daily news, analysis and archives.

Will I receive a receipt for my subscription?

Yes. A receipt will be emailed to you after your purchase and will also be available in your subscription dashboard.

When does my Insider Premium subscription start and end?

Your subscription begins at the time of purchase and is valid for 12 months.

When will my credit card be charged?

Your credit card will be charged at the time of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the current market rate unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will receive a notice seven days before renewal with instructions on how to cancel.

Can I pay with a method besides a credit card, such as ACH or a purchase order?

At this time, subscriptions can only be purchased using a credit card. A receipt will be provided and can be submitted for reimbursement.

Will I be billed monthly?

No. This is an annual subscription billed once per year at the start of the subscription.

If I cancel, will I receive a refund?

No. Subscriptions are non-refundable, even if canceled before the end of the billing period.