Ah, the privileges of being a student. Things like sleeping until noon, days off in the middle of the week, and hanging with friends every day aren't missed until they're gone. It's a mix of stressful studying and partying pleasure that ends up as an experience to remember for the rest of your life.



According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 19-million students enrolled in higher education institutions across the country. Whether you're gearing up for your first day on campus or are counting the days until graduation, make sure to take advantage of your status as a student while it lasts.



For a minute, ignore the frustration of nickel-and-dime fees. Instead, reach into your wallet and pull out your student ID (which you probably had to pay a fee for, too, in addition to everything else). Embrace it like it's a long-lost friend. This little piece of plastic is your most useful ally for saving money until you walk on stage and snatch your diploma. Consider it a different form of financial aid.



To help you make the most of your student status, we've put together the ultimate list of student discounts. While most of these are geared toward college students, young scholars of any age should go ahead and give them a shot. A few even apply to grade-school students, so give it a try if you're interested.



You never know how much you can save with a flash of your student ID. Current as of July 23, 2020.



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STUDENT DISCOUNTS

COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE

Apple

Apple offers a new back-to-school discount each year. For 2020, they're offering specials discounts on accessories, free AirPods with select purchases, and 20-percent off AppleCare. Apple Microsoft

This year Microsoft is inviting students to save up to $300 off Surface, 10-percent off select devices in the Microsoft Store, and Office 365 Education (which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and more) for free. Adobe

This design software leader has special pricing for both students and teachers, discounting many of their popular programs by as much as 60% off retail. Dell

For years, many have considered Dell the college computer company. Shop Dell University and receive exclusive offers, discounts, and free shipping. Dell Norton Software

Some universities require a certain level of virus protection to access their network. If your school doesn’t provide the software, you can still get a good deal from Norton. Students receive up to 50% off some of their most popular products. JourneyEd

JourneyEd specializes in saving students money on software. Programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop are available at significantly reduced prices. Academic Superstore

Academic Superstore offers a variety of discounts for students on software from Adobe, Microsoft, Corel and more. Corel

Corel offers special prices on many of their software packages, advertising up to 96% off retail prices for students and teachers. Fujitsu

Students who order over the phone can receive a 5% discount. Lenovo

Receive an 8% discount across the site when your verify your student status. Inkjet Willy

Save 10% on remanufactured and compatible ink and toner with coupon code WILLY10.



Save even more on computers with discount gift cards for Dell and the Apple Store.





MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT





TRANSPORTATION & INSURANCE

Chevrolet

Chevrolet is offering college students and recent grads preferred pricing on most of their vehicles. You must create an online account to receive your discount code authorization, which you can present at your local dealership. New Jersey Transit

Numerous colleges participate in the N.J. Transit University Partnership Program. Click the link above to see if your school is on the list. If it is, you can save 25% on monthly passes. BP Gulf Oil 7-Eleven CoachUSA/ShortLine

Don’t tell your parents, but the discount on bus fare from CoachUSA and Shortline makes heading home for the weekend more affordable. They offer 15% off tickets originating in or going to the city shown on your student ID. Eurail

Look into getting a Eurail Youth Pass if you’re a student abroad in Europe. You can save an average of 25% off the regular Adult Fare.

Allstate

Allstate offers a car insurance discount of up to 20% off for full-time students under the age of 25. Contact your local agent for more details. Geico

Full-time students between ages of 16 and 25 can get up to $200 off Geico car insurance when they maintain a “B” average or better. Esurance

The company known for it’s quirky commercials offers a car insurance discount to full-time students under the age of 25 who maintain a “B” average (3.0 GPA). Additionally, Pac-12 students and alumni can save up to 15% off their premiums. With a clean driving record, Esurance will lower premiums every six months. State Farm

State Farm has a Good Student Discount that varies depending on where you live. Their website indicates savings of up to 25%, plus you can continue receiving the special rate until you turn 25, even if you already graduated. Travelers Insurance

There are a couple discounts for students from Travelers. The first is the standard Student Discount of up to 8% for maintaining at least a “B” average and under the age of 25. They also have a Student Away at School Discount of up to 7% for parents with dependents attending school at least 100 miles away. Farmers Insurance

Full-time students under the age of 25 with qualifying grades are eligible for the Farmers Student Discount. Rail Europe

This European train-ticketing service provides varying discounts for those 16 to 25 years of age. Greyhound

Save 20% on unrestricted tickets to thousands of locations. Save 40% on package shipping through Greyhound PackageXpress. May require Student Advantage Card.





EXERCISE & SPORTS

Eastern Mountain Sport

If you live in one of the 12 states with an Eastern Mountain Sports retail location, your student ID will get you 20% off regularly priced EMS brand items, and 15% off full-price national brand products. Eastern Mountain Sports CorePower Yoga

Full-time students can save up to 25% off drop-in classes, 10-class packs, Black Tag memberships and three-month unlimited memberships at CorePower Yoga studios throughout the country. Discounts vary by region. Ski Colorado Ikon Pass

If your college selection was based on powder conditions as much as academics, make sure to check out the Ikon Base Pass. For the price of a few textbooks, you can get unlimited skiing at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain all season long. College New England Pass

Pick up a College New England Pass to enjoy discounted skiing and no blackout dates all season long at Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Loon Mountain. D.C. United

The storied MLS franchise has a few College Nights throughout the season. Order tickets with your .edu email address before game day and get discount sideline level seats. Washington Nationals

Check out a baseball game with friends at a discounted rate when you register for Student Pass. New York Mets

Students can get tickets for just $10 with a valid ID, though orders are subject to a $2 order fee).





PHONES

Sprint

After speaking with a customer-service representative at Sprint, they confirmed they do have a student discount, but it varies by school. The standard seems to be 10% off your total monthly bill. Verizon

Depending on what school you attend, you may be eligible for a discount on your monthly bill from Verizon. AT&T

Like the rest of the cell-phone providers, AT&T offers a discount for students at participating schools. T-Mobile

Some schools are eligible for monthly bill discounts. Fill out the form to see if you are eligible. Cricket

Cricket offers a discounted plan for students that includes unlimited talk, text and 3G data.





SUBSCRIPTIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Sam's Club

Buying in bulk with roommates saves money, but the Sam’s Club Collegiate Membership can save you even more. In addition to discounted membership, you get a $15 gift card for signing up. Amazon

The Amazon Prime Student program is free to join and includes six months of free two-day shipping. Members also receive the capability to stream movies and TV shows through Prime Video. When the six-month trial ends, members can continue their Amazon Prime Student membership for a discounted rate of 50% off (limited to four years or until graduation). New York Times

Some professors will require you to read The New York Times for class. Luckily, the paper offers discounted subscriptions for students. The savings depend on what level of service you select.

The Wall Street Journal

Students can get a subscription to the Wall Street Journal for 75% off regular rates. This includes print, mobile and online content. The Economist

Students can get 12 weeks for only $30 or entire year for $96

Media

Spotify Premium

Start working on those playlists. Being a student can save you 50% off a Spotify Premium account. That's right - no ads and no limits.





APPAREL & RETAIL





FRANCHISES

Most nationwide chains leave the decision about whether or not to offer student discounts up to individual franchise owners. While participation is more prevalent in college towns, many merchants find student discounts beneficial to business. Though none of these can be guaranteed, here are some common discounts reported by students throughout the country. To be sure the discount is offered, call and ask your local store.