College Student Perks | FREE Stuff, Discounts & More!

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Student Discounts & Freebies for College Students

Being a college student isn’t always easy – between rising student loans, pricey textbooks, and everyday expenses, the costs can really add up. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive list of stores, services, and restaurants that offer special discounts just for students. And it doesn’t stop there – we also feature a variety of other great freebies and deals that aren’t limited to college students, so there’s something for everyone looking to save.

Many of these freebies and discounts require student verification through free services like UNiDAYS, SheerID, Student Beans, and ID.me. Simply sign up, verify your student status, and start saving! 

Arts & Entertainment

• AMC Theaters – Students can get up to 50% off tickets and concessions through UNiDAYS.
• Carnegie Hall – Students can get $15 tickets to select shows with a valid student ID.
• Cinemark – Students can get discounted tickets with a student ID.
• Museum Admission – Students can get free or discounted admission to many museums with a valid student ID.
• Regal Movie Theaters – Students can save up to 50% on movie tickets and concessions through UNiDAYS.
• Universal Studios Hollywood -Students attending partner universities can get discounted park passes.

Electronics & Software

• Adobe Creative Cloud – Students can get a student subscription for just $19.99/month (regularly $69.99/month).
• Adorama – Students can get up to 15% off select items.
• Apple – Students can get special pricing on MacBooks, iPads, and more, with possible free AirPods on select purchases through UNiDAYS.
• Avid – Students can get education pricing on Pro Tools, Media Composer, and Sibelius.
• Best Buy – Students can access exclusive tech offers and free shipping through the free student program.
• Bose – Students can save 10% on their cart after registering through ID.me.
• Dell – Students can save an extra 10% on their purchases.
• GoPro – Students can get an extra 5% off almost anything with UNiDAYS.
• HP – Students can save up to 40% and get free shipping on select items.
• LastPass – Students can get 20% off through Student Beans.
• Lenovo – Students can save 5% through ID.me.
• Logitech – Students can save 25% on tech products through UNiDAYS.
• Microsoft Office 365 Education – Students can get free access to Word, Excel, Teams, and more through Office 365 Education.
• Samsung – Students can save 30% on select products through the Education Offers Program.
• Squarespace – Students can get 50% off their first annual subscription.

Food & Dining

• Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza & Wings – Students get 10% off their dine-in orders when they show their student ID.
• Arby’s – Students can save 10% with a student ID at participating locations.
• Buca Di Beppo – Students can save 10% at participating locations.
• Buffalo Wild Wings – Students can save 10% at participating locations.
• Chipotle – Students can enroll in Chipotle U for exclusive student discounts.
• DoorDash – Students can get DashPass for 4.99/mongh, save $5/month.
• EveryPlate – Students can save 65% on their first meal kit box, get free shipping, and save 15% on the next 51 boxes through UNiDAYS.
• HelloFresh – Students can save 55% on their first box, get free shipping, and save 10% on their next eight boxes through UNiDAYS.
• Home Chef  – Students can save $116 on their first four boxes after verification through Student Beans.
• QDOBA –Students can get 10% off every day at participating locations.

Transporation & Travel

• Amtrak – Students can save 15% on train tickets.
• Greyhound – Students can get discounted fares through UNiDAYS and Student Beans
• MegaBus – Students can get discounted fares through UNiDAYS.
• Penske – Students can save 10% on truck rentals for moving to and from school.
• StudentUniverse – Students can save 10% on flights and hotels with Prime Student.
• Uber One – Students can get Uber One for $4.99/month or $48/year, including 5% back on eligible rides, $0 delivery fees, and up to 10% off eligible Uber Eats orders.
• United – Students and other travelers ages 18-23 can save 5% on flights by joining MileagePlus and booking in the United app.
• Zipcar – Students at participating universities can get discounted hourly and daily car sharing; rates vary by school.

Insurance

• Allstate – Students can qualify for discounted car insurance if they are full-time, unmarried, and under 25.
• American Family Insurance– Students ages 16-25 can qualify for a Good Student discount with a B average and qualifying academic hours.
• Farmers Insurance – Students under 25 attending school full-time can qualify for discounts with eligible grades or test scores.
• GEICO – Students attending school full-time and in good academic standing can save 15% on eligible coverages.
• Nationwide Insurance – Students ages 16-24 attending school full-time can qualify for an auto insurance discount with a B average or higher.
• Progressive – Students may qualify for auto insurance discounts based on grades, age, or living 100+ miles from home; discounts vary by state.
• State Farm – Students under 25 can qualify for discounts based on grades, distance from home, or driver training.
• USAA – Students under 25 can qualify for a Good Student discount with a 3.0+ GPA or qualifying academic honors.

Cell Phone & Wireless

• AT&T – Students can save 20% on a line.
• US Mobile – Students can get 20% off any plan as well as student-specific perks when they sign up with an .edu address.
• Verizon – Students can get special pricing on eligible mobile plans.

Apps, Music & Media

• Apple Music – Students can get a one-month free trial, then pay $6.99/month; Apple TV is included.
• Economist – Students can get 75% off an annual digital subscription, plus free access to the Espresso newsletter.
• Hulu/Disney + – Students can get a subscription for $6.49/month (50% off) through SheerID.
• New York Times – Students can get a discounted introductory digital subscription to the NY Times at $1/week for one year.
• Pandora Music – Verified U.S. students can get a 60-day free trial of Pandora Premium, then pay $6.99/month.
• Peacock – Students can subscribe for $6.99/month instead of $12.99/month.
• Spotify – Students can get one month free, then pay $6.99/month.
• The Wall Street Journal – Students can save on subscriptions with digital access for just $4/month or print and digital access for $10/month for one year.
• Washington Post – Students can get a subscription for just $1 every 4 weeks through SheerID.
• YouTube Premium – Students can get one month free, then pay $8.00/month.

Health & Fitness 

• 1-800-Contacts – Students can save 30% on their first order.
• EyeBuyDirect – Students can get up to 40% off lenses.
• Headspace – Students can get 85% off, bringing the cost to $9.99/yr.
• Peloton – Students can get discounted access to the Peloton app, including workout videos and more.

Education & Student Resources

• Babbel – Students can save 65% on 12 months of Babbel through ID.me.
• Codecademy – Eligible college students can save 35% on Codecademy Pro.
• College Tuition Programs – Students may be eligible for tuition assistance through employers such as Walmart, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and KFC.
• Course Hero – Students can get 20% off subscriptions through UNiDAYS.
• Student Beans – Students can verify their status to unlock discounts at participating stores.
• UNiDAYS – Students can verify their status to unlock discounts at participating retailers.
• You Need A Budget (YNAB) – Students can get a free membership to help manage their budget.

Retail & Shopping

• Adidas –  Students can save 30% and get free shipping.
• Aerie – Students can get 20% off their entire purchase.
• Aeropostale – Students can save an extra 15%.
• Alphalete – Students can save 10% on eligible purchases.
• Amazon – Students can save 50% on Prime membership, with perks including Prime Video, Music, Grubhub+, and more, for up to four years or until age 25.
• Anthropologie – Students can save 20% through UNiDAYS.
• ASOS – Students can save 10% on eligible purchases.
• Champion – Students can get 10% off online through ID.me.
• Club Monaco – Students can save 15% online and in-store by registering with an .edu email address to receive a discount code.
• Converse – Students can get 15% off plus free shipping.
• Costco – Students can get a $20 Costco Shop Card when joining as a new Gold Star Member through UNiDAYS.
• Crocs – Students can get 25% off all full-priced styles through Student Beans and 15% through ID.me.
• Express – Students can save 5% with a student ID.
• FedEx – Students can save up to 40% when they verify through Student Beans and open a new FedEx account.
• Footlocker – Students can get 20% off purchases over $99.
• Groupon Student Program – Students can save an extra 25% on deals for six months, then 15% while eligible.
• Gymshark – Students can save 12% through Student Beans.
• H&M – Students can get 10% off online purchases through Student Beans.
• Hanes – Students can get 10% off online purchases through ID.me. 
• J.Crew – Students can save 15% with a student ID.
• Kate Spade – Students can get 15% off with student verification through UNiDAYS.
• Kendra Scott – Students can save 15% through ID.me.
• Levi’s – Students can get 15% off through UNiDAYS.
• Madewell – Students can save 15% on eligible purchases.
• Michael Kors – Students can get 20% off through UNiDAYS.
• Nike – Students can save 10% online through SheerID.
• Outdoor Voices – Students can get 20% off online through Student Beans.
• PrettyLittleThing – Students can get 5% off sale items through Student Beans.
• Puma – Students can save 10% online through Student Beans.
• Purple – Students can save 10% on mattresses.
• Redbubble – Students can save 15% through Student Beans.
• Reebok – Students can get 30% off through ID.me.
• Sam’s Club – Students can get a Club membership for $20 (regularly $60) or a Plus membership for $50 (regularly $120).
• Stanley – Students can get 20% off online through Student Beans.
• Swag Print – Students can save 15% on custom-printed wristbands, t-shirts, tote bags, and more.
• Target – Students can get 20% off a one-time purchase, usually July-September. 
• Target 360 – Students can get a Target Circle 360 membership for $4.99/month or $49/year.
• The North Face – Students can save 10% online and at full-price stores (excluding factory stores).
• Tommy Hilfiger – Students can get 15% off in-store and online, through ID.me.
• Topshop – Students can get 15% off with student verification through UNiDAYS.
• Under Armour – Students can save 20% through UNiDAYS.
• Urban Outfitters – Students can save 10% on eligible purchases.
• Vera Bradley – Students can save 10% online through ID.me.
• Vineyard Vines – College and graduate students can save 15%.
• Walmart – Students can save 50% on Walmart+ membership and get a 30-day free trial.

Have you spotted any other Student Discounts?  Definitely let us know in the comments so we can get them added to the list! 

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