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Teacher's can't acess Figma Education Plan

  • February 27, 2026
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DDI_UPV

Hello,

I’ve written to Figma’s Product Support team but received no answer. We are currently experiencing ongoing issues with faculty access to our institutional Education Team, which is now affecting our ability to properly run the UI module of our diploma programme.

At the beginning of the academic year, some external lecturers were able to access the Education plan without any issues. However, this is no longer working.

We understand that external email addresses cannot be granted access to an institutional Education Team linked to a university domain. That said, we are now facing a second issue:

Several lecturers who already have an active institutional account are unable to obtain Faculty verification within Figma Education, even after:

– Activating their university account (email and intranet access)
– Logging into the university system prior to accessing Figma (SSO)
– Applying for Education access using their edu.es address
– Submitting an official verification letter digitally signed by the Director of the Diploma programme confirming their teaching role

Despite completing all required steps, their Faculty status has not been approved, which prevents them from accessing team libraries and working correctly within the institutional environment.

This is currently blocking the normal development of our course.

Could you please advise on how this can be resolved?

We would also appreciate confirmation on whether external lecturers are expected to be granted access exclusively through institutional domains in Education Teams, or if there is any alternative process available for officially affiliated teaching staff.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Best answer by Junko3

Hi ​@DDI_UPV ,

 

I checked with our Education team. For this issue, please contact figmasupport@sheerid.com directly.

 

Thanks!

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  • Figmate
  • March 2, 2026

Hi ​@DDI_UPV

 

I understand some teachers are having trouble verifying their education status via SheerID. Sorry to hear this.

 

It sounds like they’ve already followed the application process outlined in the Figma for Education guide, but SheerID rejected their verification.

I can see you’ve already contacted our Education team (support tickets #1756163 and #1767858). I’ve escalated this internally so it can be prioritized.

 

Please note that Figma cannot review documents or confirm individual eligibility directly. If SheerID denied an application, the best next step is to submit an appeal directly with SheerID by providing additional documentation. SheerID will review the appeal and let you know whether the status can be approved. 

If SheerID rejects the verification without a clear explanation, please email education@figma.com and attach a copy of SheerID’s response so our Education team can take another look.

 

Thanks,


  • Figmate
  • Answer
  • March 3, 2026

Hi ​@DDI_UPV ,

 

I checked with our Education team. For this issue, please contact figmasupport@sheerid.com directly.

 

Thanks!