A College Discount List

Quote of the Day: "Discounts create the richest feelings"

Some of us do forget of this little plastic thing that we carry around or have lost in a pile of other important things that could save us big time. 

I am not talking about a credit card but referring to your Student ID card. 

Student ID cards have more uses than some may know. If you're looking for ways to save money while using something school related, you're in luck. 

Of course by now many stores and companies have the notion that money is often too tight for the common college student and offer discounts to many students that have a college ID or a ".edu" email address. 

I created another list to view if you weren't aware of the discounts we students are eligible for. 

DISCLAIMER: Some discounts may be valid at the time of this posting. Check with a company representative to ensure discounts and questions may be confirmed as valid. 

Technology: 

• Apple: Apple offers a new back-to-school discount each year. This year is the first time they're offering an Apple Store gift card (instead of an App Store gift card) with select purchases. You could also score a sweet deal of up to $200 of a new Mac.
• Apple Music: Similar to Spotify, students can get the Apple Music service for $4.99 month.
• Adobe: Special pricing for both students and teachers, discounting many of their popular programs by as much as 60% off retail.
• AT&T Wireless: Click HERE to enter your school email to see if you qualify to get a 10% student discount.
• Best Buy: Check out the College Student Deals program for exclusive deals on laptops, tablets, desktops, and small appliances.
• Dell: Via Dell University, students can qualify for some really good savings on new laptops and desktops.
• Fujitsu: Students are eligible for a 5% coupon on select LIFEBOOK notebook and Tablet PCs. To receive the discount, call 1-800-FUJITSU.
• Hewlett Packard: Check out the HP Academy program for some exclusive student discounts.
• Microsoft: Visit the Microsoft Store for Education and save 10% off software, Windows PC’s, accessories, and more.
• Norton:  Check out their Student Discounts page and save up to 50% off titles like Norton 360, Anti Virus, and Internet Security.
• Spotify: Students get a 10% discount on the Spotify music service, premium too. Premium comes out to only $4.99 per month. Thanks to reader Andrew for this one!
• Sprint Wireless: Visit the Sprint Discount Request page and enter your email address. Expect monthly savings in the 10-15% off range.
• T-Mobile Wireless: Visit StudentRate.com and get a 10% discount on your monthly bill. It looks like they will even pay your early termination fee with your current provider.

 Movies and Entertainment:

• AMC Theaters: Many AMC theaters (almost all, actually!) across the country offer discounted ticket prices every Thursday. Just present your high school or college ID to get your savings.
• Cinemark Theaters: Check this list of all the Cinemark theaters in the U.S. that offer a student discount. Who doesn’t love a cheap night at the movies? Student ID is required to get your discount.
• Chicago Art Institute: While not free, the Chicago Art Institute offers a nice 20% discount to students.
• Denver Art Museum: Colorado college students get in for a measly $8.
• Houston Ballet: College students, show up early and buy Rush tickets for only $10. Available only 90 minutes prior to the show.
• Met Opera in NY: Sign-up for Student Discounts and save up to 25% off the face value.
• Regal Theaters: Many Regal locations offer student discounts on select shows.

Insurance and Transportation Discounts:

• Allstate: If you’re a student under the age of 25 Allstate offers a savings up to 20% off for full-time students.
• Esurance: If you’re under 25 years old and maintain at least a 3.00 GPA in high school or college, they’ll lower your premiums by a cool 10%.
• Eurail: While they don’t offer a specific student discount, any person under the age of 26 can get a youth pass which is good for 35% off the adult fee. Detail here.
• Farmers Insurance: They offer a Good Student Discount which entitles students to a nice discount if the can carry a “B” average.
• Geico: Maintain a “B” average and you’ll be eligible for the Geico Good Driver Discount.
• General Motors: When buying a GM car make sure to get the Student Discount when financing the purchase. The cool thing about it is that you can combine it with any current incentives GM is offering.
• Greyhound: Get the Student Advantage Discount Card and save 20% off your next ticket. Also, you can save 40% off and package shipping.
• State Farm: State Farm has a really cool student discount program that not only gives you 25% if you get good grades, but the savings lasts even after you graduate until you reach the age of 25.
• Travelers Insurance: Travelers also offers a student discount if you maintain a “B” average. Must be a full-time student and between the age of 16 and 25.

Subscription Discounts:

• Amazon Prime: Join Amazon Student for a cool $49 a year (Regularly $99) and get free 2-day shipping, free Kindle books, and free unlimited streaming of 41,000+ TV shows and movies.
• Sam’s Club: Sign-up for a Sam’s Club Collegiate membership and get a free $15 Sam’s Gift Card. They’ll also mail you “student only” deals and coupons.

Now as you keep the list in mind, I do hope it helps save anyone money. 

Now let's go get those savings! - Nathan O.