Many people new to the U.S. don't know this:
๐ student ID = discount pass
It's not just for getting into the library; it saves you money on almost all your "everyday spending."
This post rounds up:
โ 50+ student deals that actually help
โ Must-have discount apps
โ Hidden money-saving tricks (many people don't know these)
๐๏ธ 1. Tech & software deals (the most valuable๐ฅ)
๐ป Apple education pricing
- Mac / iPad education pricing ($100โ$300 off)
- Back-to-school season often comes with a free Gift Card
๐ฅ๏ธ Microsoft Student
- Office 365 free (many schools give it to you)
- Windows / Surface education pricing
๐จ Canva Pro (very important)
- Free or heavily discounted (after student verification)
๐ Great for presentations, IG graphics and websites
โ๏ธ Google Workspace for Students
- Schools usually provide it free (Drive, Docs)
๐ก Notion / Figma
- Notion: free Pro upgrade for students
- Figma: education plan is free
๐ฌ 2. Entertainment & subscriptions (the ones you'll use most)
๐ต Spotify Student
๐ About $5/month (includes Hulu + Showtime)๐ฅ
๐บ Amazon Prime Student
๐ First 6 months free
๐ Then about $7/month (half price)
๐ Apple Music Student
๐ About $5/month (includes Apple TV+)
๐ฅ YouTube Premium Student
๐ About $7/month
๐ฎ GameFly / Xbox / PlayStation
๐ Some student deals or free trials
๐ 3. Daily life & delivery
๐ DoorDash DashPass Student
๐ Free or discounted for students (free delivery)
๐ Uber / Lyft
๐ Discounts through some school partnerships
๐ฅ HelloFresh / Blue Apron
๐ Big discounts for new student customers (up to 50%)
๐ Instacart Student
๐ Free trial + discounts
โ๏ธ 4. Travel & transportation (many people don't know these)
โ๏ธ StudentUniverse (a must๐ฅ)
๐ A flight booking site just for students
๐ Often $50โ$300 cheaper than regular fares
๐ Amtrak
๐ 15% OFF (students)
๐ Greyhound
๐ Student fare discounts
๐จ Hostels / hotels
๐ Many offer a student rate (you have to ask)
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ 5. Fitness & memberships
๐๏ธ Planet Fitness
๐ Student promotions (free in summer)
๐ง ClassPass
๐ Student discount
๐ Campus gym (the best deal)
๐ Usually already included in tuition
๐๏ธ 6. Clothing & brand discounts (super useful)
๐ Nike
๐ About 10% OFF (student verification)
๐ Adidas
๐ 15% OFF
๐ Leviโs
๐ Student discount
๐งฅ UNIQLO (at certain times)
๐ Student program
๐ ASOS
๐ About 10โ15% OFF
๐๏ธ 7. Entertainment & tickets
๐ฌ AMC / Cinemark
๐ Student ticket prices
๐จ Museums (very important๐ฅ)
๐ Many are FREE or Discount
๐ Especially in NYC and LA
๐ญ Concerts / performances
๐ Student tickets (sometimes half price)
๐ Zoos / aquariums
๐ Student deals are common
๐ 8. Learning resources (build your skills)
๐ Coursera / Udemy
๐ Student discount
๐ Chegg
๐ Homework help (student price)
๐ผ LinkedIn Premium
๐ Free trial for students
๐ณ 9. Banking & credit cards
๐ณ Student Credit Card
๐ Discover / Chase Freedom Student
๐ฆ Bank deals
๐ Chase / Bank of America waive monthly fees for students
๐ฑ 10. Must-have student discount apps (the key part๐ฅ)
These are the real "cheat codes"๐
๐ข 1. UNiDAYS (the best)
๐ Verifies your student status
๐ Nike / Apple / Adidas are all on it
๐ต 2. Student Beans
๐ Similar to UNiDAYS
๐ Some brands are only here
๐ก 3. ID.me
๐ Discount platform for government / military / students
๐ฃ 4. Rakuten (cash back๐ฅ)
๐ 5%โ20% cashback
๐ Super handy on Black Friday
๐ 5. Honey
๐ Applies promo codes automatically
๐ด 6. Slickdeals
๐ Users share the best deals
โซ 7. Too Good To Go
๐ Surplus food deals (much cheaper)
๐ก 11. Hidden tricks (only the pros know)
โ Your student ID doesn't have to be from a U.S. school (many places only check whether you have one)
โ Some stores "don't advertise a student discount," but they have one if you ask
โ Amazon Prime Student can be converted (this is the one you asked about earlier)
โ Black Friday + student discount = double discount
โ Your school email (.edu) is your strongest proof of status
๐ Summary: a student ID = a money-saving machine
In the U.S.:
๐ A student ID โ an ID card
๐ It's "a tool that saves you $500โ$2000 a year"
Make sure you know how to use these๐
โ UNiDAYS
โ Prime Student
โ Spotify Student
โ Rakuten
These alone already pay for themselves!!!