Many of us, myself included, struggle with the money situation while going to school. I feel like it is almost normal to be broke and go to college. Every person I run into can relate to the same heart-wrenching feeling of only having that $3.00 in your name come the day before pay day. So, when we can find a good deal, we jump on it. Or at least I do, most of the time. I have come up with a list of places that allow college student discounts. Thus, next time you go out, check this list first so you can save some money and everyone wins in the end!
Warning: Not all locations participate with these deals, and when trying to get these deals, make sure you always present your student ID so you are more likely to get the discount.
- When buying books for the next semester keep Amazon in mind—or just for when you need a item—they have free two day shipping for all college kids.
- If you are in the mood to listen to some new tunes and want to listen to some new mixes, Spotify will give college kids a 50 percent discount when signing up.
- Need a new hair cut but don’t have a hair stylist around town? Supercuts will give a 20 percent discount to all college kids. Start the New Year off with a new do just in time for the first day of class!
- If you are in the market to stock up on good food or going to throw a party one night and need a Sam's Club account, they will give all students a discount when signing up along with a $15.00 gift card! That’s like free money—who wouldn’t want that?!
- If you have expensive taste like I do at times, J Crew gives 15 percent off to all college kids. So, we can look good all year on campus!
- Now, we all get hungry as well, and don’t always feel up to wanting to cook food after a long day of class, so here is a list of food places that offer college discounts. Burger King, Buffalo Wild Wings, Subway, and Arbys all offer 10 percent off. Then Chipotle offers 15 percent off.
- Computer software can be super expensive, and for us college kids, that’s really hard to do. Here are a few computer places that offer discounts to poor college kids. Apple offers a back-to-school deal/sale every year. Also, they give gift cards with a purchase of a product, and who wouldn’t want more Apple things? They also give a discount of 5 percent most of the time to students, as well. Microsoft offers 10 percent off Pros and Windows. Adobe offers up to 60 percent off of software, HUGE DEAL! Norton Software gives students up to 50 percent off of their software products.
- And lastly, if you are looking to travel anytime soon Amtrac gives 15 percent off to all student rails passes. GMC offers a college discount on their cars as well.
Other stores that give discounts are vineyard vines - 15 percent , CharlotteRusse - 10 percent, Asos - 10 percent, Banana Republic - 15 percent, The Limited - 15 percent, Steve Madden - 10 percent, and Ann Taylor - 20 percent off. Kate Spade offers 15 percent and Alex and Ani offers 10 percent .
That is it for my list of goods. Now, next time you are out and about before you spend full price on anything make sure it’s either A. on the list for discounts offered or B. it doesn’t hurt to ask and see. If you can save a few bucks here and there, your bank account will thank you later. Plus who likes to pay full price for anything these days when you know there is a ways to get it cheaper!
