81 Student Discounts

August 22, 2011 | 8 Comments

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.

Computers/Software
	1. Apple Apple offers a new back-to-school discount each year. This year they’re including a $100 Apple gift card with the purchase of a qualifying Mac. The card can be used at the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore.
	2. Microsoft It may not help students stay on task, but Microsoft is throwing in a free 4GB Xbox 360 with the purchase of a PC priced at $699 or more.
	3. Adobe This design software leader has special pricing for both students and teachers, discounting many of their popular programs by as much as 80% off retail.
	4. HP  Promoting the PC is a big deal this season. HP is also offering a free 4GB Xbox 360 with the purchase of a qualifying PC priced at $690 or more before taxes and shipping.
	5. Dell For years, many have considered Dell the college computer company. They’re on board with the Xbox promotion, giving away a 4GB console when you buy qualifying PCs priced at $699 or more.
	6. 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.
	7. Sony The Sony Education Store offers a variety of discounts and promotions, allowing students to save up to 10% at checkout. To view the various deals, check out their website using the link above.
	8. JourneyEd JourneyEd specializes in saving students money on software. Programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop are available at significantly reduced prices.
	9. Academic Superstore Academic Superstore offers a variety of discounts for students on software from Adobe, Microsoft, Corel and more.
Movies/Entertainment
	10. AMC Theatres Make Thursday your movie night at an AMC Theatre. It’s the only day you can get discounted tickets with a student ID.
	11. Cinemark  Cinemark has more than 30 theaters in 10 states offering discounted movie tickets with a valid student ID.
	12. Redbox  This one isn’t a student only discount, but it seemed worth mentioning, since getting together for a movie is a great way to meet new people in the dorms. Get a free one-day rental from Redbox when you create a new account or “like” them on Facebook.
	13. The Lincoln Center, New York The Lincoln Center takes up more than 16 acres of New York City and is considered one of the leading performance centers in the world. With a student ID, you can find discounts at all of their venues, including The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet and the Lincoln Center Theatre.
	14. Museum of Modern Art, New York Regular Adult Admission at the Museum of Modern Art costs $20, but with a valid student ID the cost drops to just $12.
	15. The Art Institute of Chicago Students can get a one-year membership for just $50 at The Art Institute of Chicago. It comes with benefits like free admission, a 10% Museum Store discount and invitations to member events.
	16. Denver Art Museum Not a huge discount here, but students pay $2 to $3 less for admission to the Museum.
	17. Houston Ballet Student Rush Tickets are available from the Houston Ballet for just $10 during the 90 minutes before a performance. They’re not available for all performances, so make sure to check before heading out.
	18. Carnegie Hall, New York This legendary venue offers Student Rush Tickets for $10 at the box office only. Eligible performances are announced up to two weeks in advance.
	19. Memphis Symphony Orchestra Memphis is known for it’s barbecue, but the city has also produced some legendary musicians. Student Rush Tickets are available one hour before select performances for just $5. You can purchase regular tickets in advance for half-price with a student ID.
	20. New England Aquarium Students receive a small discount on regular admission at this popular aquarium. They also host a College Night open house. This year, the event will take place on October 5.
	21. Museum of Science, Boston The Museum of Science in Boston has a long history and they want to share it. On Sept. 19, they’ll host a College Night when students can get free admission to the exhibit halls with a valid ID.
	22. Philadelphia Museum of Art College Day on the Parkway is an annual event hosted by the museum and the City of Philadelphia. Several cultural institutions around the city open their doors to students free of charge. Check out all of the attractions by jumping on one of the free shuttles.
	23. Your Local Institution Even if you don’t find the museum or theatre nearest you on this list, it can’t hurt to ask about a discount. Many institutions offer some sort of reduced admission for students.

Transportation/Insurance
	24. General Motors GM is offering college students and recent grads preferred pricing on most of their vehicles. Click the link above to get more details about how much you can save over the Manufacturer’s Standard Retail Price.
" width="100" height="27" />	25. 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.
	26. 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.
	27. Global Auto Transportation If the trek to school is too far for your car to handle, you can always consider getting it shipped. With proof of enrollment, Global Auto Transportation gives college students 10% off.
	28. Eurail  Look into getting a Eurail Youth Pass if you’re a student abroad in Europe. You can save an average of 35% off the regular Adult Fare.
	29. 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.
	30. Geico  Full-time students between ages of 16 and 25 can get up to 15% off Geico car insurance when they maintain a “B” average or better.
	31. 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. With a clean driving record, Esurance will lower premiums every six months.
	32. State Farm State Farm has a Good Student Discount that varies depending on where you live. To get more details, check with a local agent.
	33. Travelers Insurance There are a couple discounts for students from Travelers. The first is the standard Student Discount for maintaining at least a “B” average. They also have a Student Away at School Discount for parents with dependents attending school at least 100 miles away.
	34. Farmers Insurance Full-time students under the age of 25 with qualifying grades are eligible for the Farmers Student Discount.
Exercise/Sports
	35. Eastern Mountain Sports If you live in one of the 12 states with an Eastern Mountain Sports retail location, your student ID will get you 15% off regularly priced items.
	36. CorePower Yoga Full-time students can save $100 on a 3-Month Unlimited membership, or $30 on a 10 Class Pack at CorePower Yoga studios throughout the country.
	37. 24 Hour Fitness  Students can get special pricing plans from 24 Hour Fitness. Prices vary, based on location, so check with the club nearest you for more specifics.
	38. Ski Colorado College Pass If your college selection was based on powder conditions as much as academics, make sure to check out the Ski Colorado College Pass. For the price of a few textbooks, you can get unlimited skiing at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain all season long.
	39. 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.
	40. Washington Wizards Student Rush Though the NBA season is in serious jeopardy, the Washington Wizards have already started advertising their Student Rush promotion. On the day of the game, students can buy upper-level tickets that include a Chipotle gift card for just $15. Lower level seats are also available for $35.
	41. 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 premium level seats for $15.
	42. Detroit Tigers The Tigers have a dozen College Nights at Comerica to choose from this year. The promotion includes a pavilion ticket and a player T-shirt for $19.
	43. LA Dodgers It’s tough times on all fronts for the Dodgers right now. In order to draw more fans, the team is offering $10 walk-up tickets to students for all remaining 2011 home games.
Cellphones
	44. 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.
	45. Verizon Depending on what school you attend, you may be eligible for a discount of 18% off your monthly bill from Verizon.
	46. T-Mobile T-Mobile also has a student discount for participating schools. Their customer service department said the going rate is 6% off your total monthly bill.
	47. AT&T Like the rest of the cell-phone providers, AT&T offers a discount for students at participating schools. The common amount of savings is 10% off your monthly bill.
Subscriptions/Memberships
	48. Sam's Club Buying in bulk with roommates saves money, but the Sam’s Club Collegiate Membership can save you even more. The cost is $40 for one-year and includes a $15 gift card.
	49. Amazon  The Amazon Student program is free to join and includes six months of free two-day shipping as well as email alerts. You can also elect to pay $39 for an annual membership that includes the shipping benefits, plus access to thousands of streaming videos.
	50. New York Times Some professors will require you 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.
	51. 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.
Apparel/Retail
	52. Ann Taylor Show your student ID and get 20% off full-priced purchases at Ann Taylor stores.
	53. Ralph Lauren Rugby The Rugby Student Union offers a 15% discount on full-price merchandise. Use your student ID to save in-store or use your .edu email address to get a coupon code for online shopping.
	54. J. Crew There’s a 15% student discount at J. Crew on regularly priced merchandise. The savings can only be applied to in-store purchases.
	55. Banana Republic Banana Republic has an Education Discount for both teachers and students. With a valid ID, you can get 15% off full-priced purchases.
	56. Sally Beauty Supply Students studying cosmetology can sign-up for the Sally Beauty Student Discount Card to get reduced pricing on most products.
	57. Juicy Couture Juicy Couture helps you stay in-style by offering a 15% discount with a valid student ID..
	58. Medelita Saving on scrubs is especially important for medical students. The Medelita Student Discount Program provides 25% off lab coats and scrubs.
	59. Club Monaco This retailer doesn’t have the option to buy online, so you have to shop in a store. Luckily the Club Monaco student discount makes it worth tracking one down. With ID you can save 20% on your entire purchase, and the discount is applied to both regular and sale items.
	60. Madewell According to their Facebook page, Madewell offers a 15% discount at all of their stores with a student ID.
Student Advantage Card Both part-time and full-time students over the age of 16 are eligible to purchase a card. The annual cost is $22.50 and it can be used at over 80 locations. Here are a few of the top discounts available.
	61. Greyhound Save 20% off standard Greyhound fares.
	62. Target Save 10% off Target online purchases.
	63. AllPosters.com Save 20% off everthing
	64. Amtrak Save 15% off Amtrak rail fares.
	65. Foot Locker Save $10 off purchases of $50 or more at Foot Locker.
International Student Identity Card This card is a useful ally for students both abroad and at home. Any full-time student over the age of 12 can pick one up for an annual fee of $22. Their website claims you can use the card for 40,000 discounts in 120 countries. Here are some of the highlights.
	66. JetBlue 11% off airfare between all JetBlue cities.
	67. HostelWorld.com Pay no online booking fees.
	68. Costco Free Costco coupon book valued at over $50.
	69. IHOP Receive 10% off your total bill at many IHOP locations.
	70. SpaWish Receive a 10% discount on SpaWish gift cards.
Franchises With Student Discounts 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.
	71. Chipotle Receive a free drink from Chipotle with purchase and a valid student ID.
	72. Qdoba Free drink with a Qdoba purchase and a valid student ID.
	73. Subway Get 10% off your total Subway purchase with a valid student ID.
	74. Burger King Receive 10% off your total Burger King purchase with a valid student ID.
	75. Waffle House 10% off your total purchase with a valid student ID.
	76. Chick-fil-A Receive a free drink with each Chick-fil-A purchase when you show your valid student ID.
	77. Arby's 10% off your total Arby's purchase with a valid student ID.
	78. McDonald's 10% off your total McDonald's purchase with a valid student ID.
	79. Buffalo Wild Wings 10% off your total Buffalo Wild Wings purchase with a valid student ID.
	80. Dairy Queen The official Dairy Queen site encourages franchise owners to offer a discount. The most common seems to be 10% off total purchase with a valid student ID.
	81. Jiffy Lube Get $10 or 10% off your total Jiffy Lube bill when you present a valid student ID.