121 Best University and College Student Discounts

Tech discounts for students are the biggest category. Most last through graduation or until you turn 30, whichever comes first. Adobe, Microsoft, and Apple all have aggressive student pricing.

Microsoft Office and 365

Microsoft Office 365 is free for most college students with a valid .edu email address. Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive with 1TB storage.

Sign up at microsoft.com with your school email. No verification needed beyond email domain confirmation. Lasts through your enrollment.

Windows and Surface Devices

Surface devices and Windows laptops qualify for education pricing directly from Microsoft. Students get 10 to 15% off retail prices.

Purchase through Microsoft's education store (microsoft.com/en-us/education/students) with your .edu email verification.

Apple MacBooks and iPad

MacBooks, iPad, and iPhones offer education pricing at approximately 5 to 10% off retail. Students and parents of students both qualify.

Verify with your .edu email at apple.com/education or visit Apple Stores with your student ID. Education pricing available year-round.

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud for students is $20 per month (versus $55 regular). Includes Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, and entire suite.

Verify through your school email or SheerID at adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/student. One-year commitment typical.

Autodesk Software

Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360) is free for students. Professional-grade design and engineering software.

Register with your school email at autodesk.com/education/students. Includes 3-year free license, renewable at graduation.

Jet Brains IDEs

JetBrains IntelliJ, PyCharm, and Webstorm are free for students. Professional development environments for coding.

Verify through school email at jetbrains.com/student. Lasts through your enrollment.

GitHub Student Developer Pack

GitHub Student Developer Pack bundles free and discounted software from 30+ companies. Includes free GitHub Pro, Heroku credits, namecheap domain, and more.

Verify student status at education.github.com. Contains $200+ in free software and services annually.

Spotify Premium for Students

Spotify Premium for Students is $5.99 per month (versus $12.99 regular). Ad-free listening, offline download, higher quality audio.

Verify through Spotify's student program with your .edu email or through Hulu/Showtime bundled student plans. Includes 1 free month of Hulu and Showtime.

Dropbox

Dropbox offers free extra storage for students. Standard plan is 2GB free, students get additional allocation with school email.

Some institutions provide institution-wide Dropbox accounts. Check with your IT department first before signing up personally.

Amazon Prime Student

Amazon Prime Student is 50% off for first six months ($69 annually after that, versus $139 regular). Free two-day shipping on eligible items.

Verify with your .edu email at amazon.com/primesstudent. Also includes Prime Video and Music access. Can extend until age 30.

Grammarly Premium

Grammarly Premium for students is $70 per year (versus $144 regular). Advanced writing assistance for essays and papers.

Verify through your school email or ID.me student verification.

Canva Premium

Canva offers free or heavily discounted access to college students. Some schools provide institutional access. If not, students can upgrade at student pricing.

Check with your school's design or communications department first to see if you have institutional access.

Adobe XD

Adobe XD is included free in Creative Cloud student plan or available as standalone free tier for students and individuals.

Verify student status through your CC student plan or use free version.

Figma

Figma offers free tier for students and educators. Professional design tool for UI/UX work.

Sign up with student email at figma.com. Free tier includes up to 3 files (sufficient for most student projects).

Notion

Notion is free for students. All-in-one workspace for notes, databases, wikis, and project management.

Verify student status with .edu email at notion.so/students. Free Notion Plus worth $100 included.

Coursera

Coursera offers many free audit options. Some universities provide institution-wide subscriptions (free courses for all students).

Check with your school's academic technology department first. If not available, individual audit options often free.

Skillshare Premium

Skillshare Premium for students is $90 per year (versus $240 regular). Design, business, and creative skills.

Verify with school email or through ID.me student verification.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is often free through institutional subscriptions. Check your school's learning management system or IT department.

If not institutional, students get discounted rates (varies by school).

Beyond major devices, students get discounts on monitors, keyboards, headphones, and other tech accessories.

Dell Education Store

Dell Education Store offers 15 to 20% off laptops, desktops, and monitors. Verify with .edu email.

Access through dell.com/en-us/en/academic. Student pricing available year-round on consumer and business lines.

Lenovo Education Store

Lenovo Education offers 20 to 25% student discount on laptops, tablets, and desktops. Verify with school email.

Education store at lenovo.com/en-us/en/thinktab/students. Good alternative to Apple for budget-conscious students.

HP Education Store

HP Education provides 15 to 20% student discount on printers, laptops, and desktops. Verify with .edu email.

Access at hp.com/us/en/shop/vp/campaigns/education.

Sony Headphones

Sony offers student discounts on WH-1000XM series and other audio products. Typically 10 to 15% off.

Verify student status at sony.com with school email or ID.

Razer Gaming

Razer (gaming peripherals) offers 15% student discount on keyboards, mice, headsets, and laptops. Verify with school email.

Access discount at razer.com/student-store or in-store with student ID.

SteelSeries

SteelSeries gaming peripherals offer student discounts (typically 10 to 15%). Verify with school email.

Check website for current student discount code.

College students drive streaming adoption. Services offer aggressive student pricing to build lifetime loyalty.

Disney+

Disney+ is included free with some Hulu and ESPN+ bundle plans for students. Not available all the time, watch for promotions.

Student bundle typically $13.99/month for all three services (versus $20+ individually).

Hulu

Hulu offers student pricing through Spotify bundle or standalone. When available, student price is $3.99 to $5.99 per month.

Check current offerings on Hulu's website. Frequently changes promotion terms.

HBO Max

HBO Max occasionally offers student promotions. Not consistent year-round. Watch for back-to-school promotions.

Check HBO Max website for "student" or "educator" offers periodically.

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ sometimes includes free trial for students. No consistent student discount plan.

Check Apple's education store and bundle offers.

Peacock

Peacock Premium pricing sometimes includes student options. Watch for promotions during back-to-school season.

Verify through Peacock's website for current student offers.

Movie Tickets

Most movie theaters offer student discounts. Typically $1 to $2 off with valid student ID at box office.

AMC, Regal, and local indie theaters usually participate. Ask at box office when purchasing.

AMC Theaters

AMC A-List membership (subscription service) sometimes offers discounted rates for students. Verify current student pricing on AMC's website.

Full price is $15 to $25 per month depending on plan.

Student ID opens doors at fashion retailers. Many offer 10 to 20% year-round discounts.

ASOS

ASOS offers 10% student discount. Verify through UNiDAYS or Student Beans with your school email.

Code applied at checkout. Works on most items except sale items at some times.

Nike

Nike offers 10% student discount with verification through ID.me. Online and select store locations.

Access at nike.com with ID.me student badge or in-store with student ID.

Adidas

Adidas offers 15% student discount with school email verification through Adidas.com student program.

Students also get early access to sales and limited-edition drops.

Puma

Puma offers 15% student discount with student ID or UNiDAYS verification. Online and in-store.

Verify at puma.com or show student ID at register.

H&M

H&M offers 10% student discount with student ID verification at register. In-store primarily.

Not heavily promoted. Ask at register if you don't see it posted.

Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters offers 10% student discount with student ID. In-store and online with code.

Apply code at checkout online or show ID in-store.

Brandy Melville

Brandy Melville offers 15% student discount with school email verification. Online and in-store (select locations).

Verify through their student program at website.

American Eagle

American Eagle offers 15% student discount with student ID or code. In-store and online.

Check website for current student code.

Hollister and Abercrombie

Hollister and Abercrombie (same parent) offer 10 to 15% student discount with student ID. In-store.

Not always advertised. Ask at register.

Forever 21

Forever 21 offers student discounts periodically, especially during back-to-school. Varies throughout year.

Check website or ask in-store for current student offers.

Uniqlo

Uniqlo offers 10% student discount with student ID verification. In-store at most U.S. locations.

Show student ID at register or ask customer service.

Levis

Levis offers 20% student discount. Verify with student ID at register or through online student program.

One of the better fashion discounts available to students.

Gap and Old Navy

Gap and Old Navy offer 10 to 15% student discount with student ID. In-store primarily.

Ask at register. Not always prominently displayed.

J.Crew Factory

J.Crew Factory offers 15% student discount with student ID at register. In-store only at most locations.

Note: This is factory outlet, not full-price J.Crew stores.

Banana Republic

Banana Republic (Gap family) offers 10 to 15% with student ID. In-store primarily.

Ask staff about student pricing.

Food is where frequent student discounts add up. Many chains offer 10% to 15% year-round with student ID.

Chipotle

Chipotle offers 10% student discount at most locations with student ID. Ask when ordering.

Not all locations participate. Call ahead to confirm your local Chipotle honors it.

Subway

Subway offers 10% to 15% student discount at participating locations. Show student ID at register.

Franchise-dependent. Call ahead to confirm participation.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread offers 10% student discount at most locations with student ID. Ask when ordering or at register.

Some franchises may not honor. Confirm when you visit.

Chipotle

Taco Bell offers occasional student discounts, especially during back-to-school. Not consistent year-round.

Check Taco Bell app for student coupons when available.

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A offers occasional student discounts. Not a standard year-round program but happens seasonally.

Ask in-store or check mobile app for periodic student offers.

Starbucks

Starbucks offers no official student discount but mobile app often has student-eligible coupons and deals.

Check Starbucks Rewards app for student-specific offers periodically.

Dunkin

Dunkin offers occasional student discounts through mobile app. Not consistent year-round.

Check the Dunkin app for student coupons when available.

Domino's Pizza

Domino's offers 10 to 20% student discount (varies by location). Call for student pricing when ordering.

Some locations heavily discount for student orders. Call ahead.

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut offers student discounts at participating locations. Typically 10% to 15% off.

Franchise-dependent. Call ahead to confirm your location honors student pricing.

Papa Johns

Papa Johns offers occasional student discounts through app or website. Not always available.

Check website for student coupon codes.

Applebee's

Applebee's offers 10% student discount at many locations with student ID. Ask when paying.

Varies by franchise. Confirm when you visit.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings offers 10% student discount at many locations with student ID. Ask at register.

Not universal. Call ahead to confirm.

Jimmy Johns

Jimmy Johns offers occasional student discounts. Varies by location.

Ask in-store about student pricing.

Five Guys

Five Guys occasionally offers student discounts. Not consistent year-round.

Check in-store or call ahead about student pricing.

Olive Garden

Olive Garden offers occasional student discounts during back-to-school and holidays. Not year-round.

Watch for seasonal student promotions.

Getting around campus and home for breaks gets cheaper with student discounts. Airlines, rideshare, and transit all offer deals.

Uber

Uber offers student discounts (typically 10% to 15% off rides). Verify student status through Uber app with school email.

Discount code provided after verification. Some markets more generous than others.

Lyft

Lyft offers periodic student discounts. Typically through promo codes rather than ongoing discounts.

Check Lyft app for student-specific codes during back-to-school and semester breaks.

Amtrak

Amtrak offers 10% student discount on most routes. Verify student status with student ID when purchasing.

Purchase online with student code or show ID at station when buying tickets.

Greyhound

Greyhound offers 10 to 15% student discount on bus tickets. Show student ID at ticket counter or verify online.

Good budget option for long-distance travel between semesters.

United Airlines

United Airlines offers 5 to 10% student discount on select flights. Verify through student discount portal with school email.

Booking rules may apply. Book through student portal for best rates.

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines offers student discounts on select flights. Amounts vary. Verify student status when booking.

Check Delta's website for current student offers and booking portal.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines offers occasional student discounts during holiday breaks and summer. Check website seasonally.

Not always available. Best to call and ask about student rates before booking.

JetBlue

JetBlue offers occasional student promotions. Watch for back-to-school and holiday travel promos.

Not consistent year-round. Check website during travel planning season.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines offers student discounts on some routes. Check website for student-friendly pricing.

Typically cheaper base fares than competitors but add-ons costly.

Movies, museums, theme parks, and activities often discount student tickets 10 to 25%. Always ask before purchasing.

Movie Tickets

Most theater chains offer $1 to $2 student discount with student ID. Ask at box office.

Some independent theaters offer larger discounts. Check locally.

Theme Parks

Disneyland, Disney World, Universal, and Six Flags all offer student discounts during select times. Typically 10 to 20% off gate price.

Most discounts during off-season (not summer, not holiday breaks). Book in advance when discounts available.

Sports Events

College sports tickets are cheap (or free for students). Check your university athletic department website for ticket pricing and student freebies.

Many schools offer free or heavily discounted tickets to students. Sometimes bundled in student fees.

Museums and Galleries

Most museums offer free or discounted admission for college students. Typical student price $5 to $10 (versus $15 to $20 regular).

Bring student ID. Many museums waive admission entirely for students on designated "student nights."

Zoos and Aquariums

Most zoos and aquariums offer 10 to 20% student discount with student ID. Call ahead to confirm rates.

Good for day trips. Some offer membership discounts for frequent visitors.

Concert Tickets

Ticketmaster and Live Nation sometimes offer student discounts on select concerts. Not consistent across all events.

Check individual event pages for student pricing. Some venues also offer student rush tickets day-of.

Comedy Clubs

Most comedy clubs offer 10% to 15% student discount with student ID. Call ahead to confirm.

Good weekend activity. Discounts often apply to food and beverage too.

Bowling and Recreation

Local bowling alleys and recreation centers typically offer 15 to 20% student discount. Show student ID.

Great cheap date or group activity. Discounts usually apply to shoe rental too.

Gym memberships and sports equipment can strain student budgets. Several chains offer aggressive student pricing.

Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness offers student pricing (typically $10 to $15/month versus $20+ regular). Verify student status with school email.

Rates vary by location. Check Planet Fitness website for your area's student pricing.

LA Fitness

LA Fitness offers discounts for students at many locations. Pricing varies by location and membership type.

Call your local gym or check website for student rates.

Gold's Gym

Gold's Gym offers student discounts at participating locations. Varies by franchise.

Call ahead to confirm your location offers student pricing.

Lifetime Fitness

Lifetime Fitness offers student rates (varies by location). Call your local club for current student pricing.

Premium facility with competitive student rates.

YMCA

YMCA offers sliding-scale membership based on income. Many colleges subsidize YMCA membership for students.

Check with your university's student wellness office about YMCA partnerships.

Beyond Microsoft and Adobe, many specialized software tools offer free or discounted student licenses.

Slack

Slack is free for education (all students and faculty at school accounts). Includes most features.

Sign up with school email to access education version.

Zoom

Zoom is free with up to 40-minute group meetings. Students can extend with activation or school license.

Most universities provide institution-wide Zoom accounts (unlimited meetings). Check with IT first.

Google Workspace for Education

Google Workspace for Education is free for schools. All students and faculty get unlimited Google Drive storage and collaboration tools.

Provided through school domain. Check if your school has activated it.

Project Management Tools

Asana, Monday.com, and Trello offer free or discounted plans for students. Usually free tier sufficient for coursework.

Verify student status through respective student programs.

Design Tools

Canva, Figma, and Adobe XD offer free or student-discounted tiers (covered above in detail).

Check each tool's education program.

Beyond airfare, students get discounts on hotels, rental cars, and travel packages.

Marriott Hotels

Marriott offers student discounts (typically 10% off) at many properties. Book through Marriott student program with school email verification.

Some properties offer better student rates than others. Check individual property for rates.

Hilton Hotels

Hilton offers 10% student discount. Verify through student program with school email.

Includes Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and other Hilton brands.

Best Western

Best Western offers 10 to 15% student discount at participating properties. Show student ID at check-in.

Rates vary by property. Call ahead to confirm student rate.

IHG (Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza)

IHG offers 10% student discount through their student program. Verify with school email.

Good for budget hotel chains within IHG portfolio.

Airbnb

Airbnb offers occasional student discounts and credits. Watch for seasonal promotions during summer and holiday breaks.

Check Airbnb website for student discount codes.

Hertz Car Rental

Hertz offers 5 to 10% student discount. Show student ID at rental counter or book online with student code.

Some locations more generous than others.

Enterprise Car Rental

Enterprise offers student discounts at many locations. Call ahead to confirm your location participates.

Discount percentage varies by location.

Budget Car Rental

Budget offers student discounts. Availability varies by location and time.

Call ahead to confirm and reserve student rate.

Some valuable discounts don't fit neatly into categories.

Apple Music

Apple Music is free for six months, then $5.99/month for students (versus $10.99 regular). Verify through your Apple ID with school email.

Works with Apple device or web access. Access lasts through enrollment.

iCloud+ (Apple)

iCloud+ includes 50GB storage and starts at $0.99/month for students through Apple One bundle for students.

Bundled pricing better value than standalone.

Norton Antivirus

Norton 360 offers significant discounts for students. Typically $25 to $35 per year versus $60+ regular.

Verify student status at Norton's website for student discount.

Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes Premium offers student discounts (typically 50% off). Verify through student program.

Good value for security software.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon offers 10 to 15% student discount on monthly plans. Verify through school email or UNiDAYS.

One of the best mobile carrier discounts. Check if available in your area.

AT&T

AT&T offers student discounts on monthly plans. Typically 10 to 15% off.

Verify with school email when purchasing.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile offers occasional student discounts and promotions. Check website for current student offers.

Less consistent than Verizon or AT&T.

Most discounts require one of these verification methods.

School email: Easiest verification. Show your .edu email address online or at register. Works for most tech, retail, and food discounts.

Student ID card: Physical ID valid at most retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Ask if discount isn't advertised.

UNiDAYS: Free verification service (unidays.com). Sign up once with school email, get verified badge to use at hundreds of retailers.

Student Beans: Another verification service (studentbeans.com). Similar to UNiDAYS with slightly different partner retailers.

ID.me student verification: National verification service. Upload school email or ID photo, get verified student badge usable across many retailers.

SheerID: Verification service used primarily by tech and software companies. Sign up with school email and ID to verify.

Do discounts last after graduation?
Usually not. Most student discounts terminate upon graduation or when you turn 30, whichever comes first. Set calendar reminders before graduation to lock in lifetime deals (like Amazon Prime Student extended pricing).

Can I stack student discounts with sales?
Sometimes. Most retailers allow student discount plus sale stacking. Some exclude student discounts on already-marked-down items. Check terms or ask before purchasing.

What happens if I forget my student ID?
Email verification or ID.me badge usually works as backup. Some places (restaurants, theaters) may require physical ID. Keep a photo of your ID on your phone as backup.

Do graduate students get the same discounts as undergraduates?
Most do. Tech and software discounts usually cover all students (undergraduate, graduate, professional). Retail and food discounts sometimes limit to undergraduates only. Always specify your enrollment status when verifying.

Can I use a student discount after dropping out?
No. Most discounts verify active enrollment. Once you're not registered for courses, you lose eligibility. Plan ahead if you're leaving school.

Student discounts represent thousands of dollars in potential savings over your college years. Stack technology discounts (free Microsoft 365, $20/month Adobe), bundle streaming services, and use retailer and restaurant discounts regularly. Find verified coupon codes at blippr.com and maximize your student purchasing power before graduation.