Surprisingly, your student I.D. is much more than just a badly scanned picture of you on a piece of plastic that lets you into your dorm building. Next time you walk into your favorite store, don't be afraid to ask if they have a student discount — as long as you have your I.D. to back it up, the answer is usually yes (probably because they all know we need it).

You never know what kind of discounts you could get at your favorite store, restaurant or travel company. Here's a list of some killer deals.

1. Amazon Prime has a free six-month trial for students, and you can cancel before getting charged when your free trial is almost over. (You can also get a $10 credit when you refer a friend!)

2. Amtrak offers a 10 percent-off student discount card.

3. New York Times discounts an online subscription by 50 percent.

4. So does Spotify!

5. State Farm offers a hefty discount of 25 percent just for getting good grades.

6. Apple offers Apple Education prices, so you can save up to $200 on a MacBook or $20 on an iPad.

7. AMC Theaters has discounted student tickets every Thursday, so it looks like you've found your new favorite night to see movies!

8. Some Chipotle Mexican Grills offer a free small drink when you show your I.D. when you pay for your meal.

9. Subway offers 10 percent off your subs, salads and snacks.

10. You can save 10-15 percent on your purchase at H&M.

11. Most Buffalo Wild Wings locations offer 10 percent off.

12. Save 10 percent on your next late night McDonald's run when you show your ID to the cashier.

13. Even your local Goodwill will give you 10 percent off.

So next time you're at the mall, looking to book a ride home, or grabbing a bite to eat, don't forget to ask about student discounts, and make the most out of that I.D.! Happy shopping!

Note: These deals are only available at participating locations and offers are updated frequently, so prices and promotions may vary.