Yahoo Finance The best education discounts all students need to know about
On most college campuses, your student ID is the most important thing you carry: It gets you into your dorm, buildings, the cafeteria, the gym. What many students don’t realize is that it can also save you money.
This plastic card with yet another embarrassing picture of you can unlock some great deals in your area and beyond. Here are some of the discounts for things you may be paying full price for.
Online subscriptions
Websites that make you sign up with a college email might add some junk mail to your inbox but don’t overlook them. Sites like Collegebudget.com and Studentrate.com offer great discounts on everything you could imagine. If you’re in the market for a new hair straightener or a cheap weekend getaway with friends, you may find some options here. Think of these sites like Groupon for college students.
Of course, there’s also Amazon’s money saving membership to Amazon Prime Student. The first six months are free and include free two-day shipping. After your six-month trial your account automatically upgrades to Amazon Prime but for 50% off its regular price of $99 a year.
Deals on technology
Besides the discounts that Apple offers students and teachers, there are other options to check out. For any software you may need for class, Journeyed.com is a great resource. The site offers 20% to 60% off on sought-after design tools like a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud for 58% off, and great deals on new and refurbished laptops and tablets. Shopping categories range from music and video to graphics, art and design so you are sure to be covered regardless of your major.
A similar site with deals on hardware and software is newegg.com. Their deals vary day to day, but we reached out to the company and they sent us some examples that ranged from 64% off on Phillips headphones to 27% off wireless routers.
Make sure you call up your wireless provider to see what they can offer you. For example, you may be eligible for a discount if you have AT&T. All they need is your school or work email to see if you qualify.
Entertainment and travel
Just because you’re in college doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still be able to go out and catch a movie with your friends. AMC, Regal and Cinemark offer college students about 10% off ticket prices on certain days. The discounts may vary from location to location so your best bet would be to call your local theater.
If you’re looking to get away, Amtrak offers 15% off travel fares and Greyhound’s Student Advantage card can score you up to 20% off bus fares and 40% off at select retailers. The only catch here is that you do have to pay a yearly fee of about $20-$22 for membership.
Clothing
While in college, shopping might be the last thing on your mind but if it’s not, here’s an incomplete list of stores with student discounts: Charlotte Russe, Banana Republic, Topshop, Madewell, JCrew, TOMS, Club Monaco, and more. Check with the local retailer for updated student discount rates.
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