College is expensive. An average student at a four-year private university spends over $30,000 on tuition and fees -- per year. When it comes to “luxury” items, like streaming devices and eating-out, the dollar signs can add up. Take advantage of the deals and coupons available to only college students while you spend the big bucks at school.
Music
Streaming services can be expensive, but a couple offer discounted rates for their typical premium or full memberships. You get the same experience for a cheaper price -- totally worth it.
$4.99/month for an Apple Music student membership -- up to 48 months (four year
$4.99/month for a Spotify Premium student membership -- up to 12 months (one year). You must re-verify your student status after a year, but Spotify will send you notifications before your membership expires!
$4.99/month and seven days free for a Pandora Plus membership. It is not technically a student discount but competes with Spotify and Apple’s prices.
Food
Many restaurants offer discounts or free drinks with meals for students. Do not be afraid to ask the server for deals! These restaurants offer 10 percent off with your student ID. Rule of thumb: always carry around your student ID and ask to save.
- Arby’s
- Buca Di Beppo
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger King
- Dairy Queen
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- McDonald’s
- Sweet Tomatoes
- Subway
- Taco Bell
Travel
Bus? Train? Car? Airplane? Whatever you choose, there is probably a deal for your travels.
Amtrak
Students [ages 13-25] can receive 15 percent off with a student ID on any lowest value or Flexible Fare ticket if they book three days in advance. The deal applies all year long.
BlueIndy
If you live in the Indianapolis area, BlueIndy is a smart car rental service that offers a membership of $30 per year and $3 for 20 minutes [then 15c per minute] for students.
Looking to save on hotels and plane tickets? StudentUniverse is a travel deal search engine for students. They also offer promo codes for certain flights, like $30 discount on a ticket from the US to Europe.
Textbooks
You need them for courses, and the bookstore could offer ridiculous, over-the-top prices. These textbook websites compare prices, offer cheaper prices or allow you to sell/buy used textbooks.
- Barnes and Noble
- Chegg
- Textbooks.com
- Amazon
- Groupon
Clothing
Sometimes a shopping spree is necessary, but you want to save some cash. These clothing stores offer discounts with a student ID or after registering for an account.
15 % off
- Levi’s
- J. Crew
- Banana Republic
- The Limited
- Ann Taylor
- Kate Spade
10 % off
- Forever 21
- Charlotte Russe
- Madewell
- ASOS
- Topshop
- Goodwill
- Alex & Ani
- ASOS
