What Are the Best Student Discount Programs to Join?

Many of the companies that offer discounts for students require them to verify their status via a free verification platform. In some cases, a student may need to access a discount directly through the platform. The four main student verification platforms are:

• UNiDAYS — Sign up with your .edu email to unlock lots of student perks and discounts all in one spot.
• Student Beans — This is another great site that curates student discounts across a wide range of categories. Sign up with your .edu email.
• ID.me
• SheerID

Enjoy quality clothing brands at more afforable costs. Photo by Anya Richter via canva.com

Fashion and Retail Student Discounts

1. Adidas

US students get a special discount and free shipping on all orders from adidas.com when they verify their student status with UNiDAYS.

2. Aeropostale

Verify your student status with UNiDAYS to receive a 15% discount online.

3. Amazon

Prime for Young Adults gives people ages 18-24 a free Amazon Prime account for six months, plus 5% cash back on many purchases and a free Grubhub+ subscription with $0 food delivery fees.

4. Anthropologie

College students get a 10% discount on full-price items online when they sign up with Student Beans or UNiDAYS.

5. ASOS

College students get a 10% discount on everything until they graduate.

6. Crocs

Verify your student status through ID.me to get 15% off select styles.

7. Foot Locker

College students can save up to 20% off online orders of $99 or more, though certain exclusions apply.

8. GymShark

Create a free Student Beans account and verify your status to get up to 50% off select GymShark styles, plus 15% off everything else.

9. Hanes

College students get 10% off their order at hanes.com.

10. Hollister

Students get 10 percent off online when they verify their status through UNiDAYS.

11. J.Crew

Students get 15% off their purchase both online and in J.Crew stores. The discount may be used up to four times per month.

12. Kendra Scott

Students receive 15% off both online and in store when they verify their status with ID.me.

13. Levi’s

Students get 10% off online orders at levi.com.

14. L.L.Bean

College students get 10% off their online L.L.Bean orders.

15. Madewell

Madewell offers college students a 15% discount both in-store and online.

16. Nike

Nike offers a 10% discount on most items on Nike.com and in the Nike App to eligible high school, college, and university students ages 16 and older in the US.

17. The North Face

US college students get 10% off their North Face purchase every 30 days online.

18. Oakley

Get 15% off new sunnies and other items online when you verify your student status with UNiDAYS.

19. PacSun

College students get 10% off online when they verify their status with UNiDAYS.

20. Stanley

Get an exclusive discount on Stanley cups online when you verify your student status with ID.me.

Target Circle's College Student Appreciation program helps you stack up the savings. Photo by Mommy Poppins

21. Target

Through its Target Circle™ College Student Appreciation program, Target offers students a discount of over 50% on Target Circle 360, which gets them perks like monthly freebies and same-day delivery on orders of $35 and above.

22. Tarte

College students get 20% off cosmetics at tarte.com.

23. UGG

Verify your student status with UNiDAYS to get 10% off your full-price purchase online.

24. Vineyard Vines

Full-time college and grad students enrolled at an accredited college or university get 15% off their Vineyard Vines purchase both in-store and online.

25. Walmart

College and grade students get 50% off Walmart+. That's just $6.47 per month or $49 per year. Walmart+ perks include a choice between Paramount+ and Peacock streaming services, free delivery on grocery orders of $35 or more, free shipping at Walmart.com, and many more. 

Student Discounts on Entertainment Subscriptions

26. Apple Music

College students can subscribe to Apple Music at a discounted monthly rate for up to 48 months.

27. Hulu

College students can get a Hulu (With Ads) plan for only $1.99 per month. That's a whopping 83% off the regular price of $11.99 per month!

28. The New York Times

Thousands of colleges and universities offer students free access to NYTimes.com—just search for your school's name to see if yours does!

29. Pandora

Pandora Premium Student offers ad-free personalized music, unlimited skips and offline listening, and more for only $5.99 per month—and the first 60 days are free!

30. Paramount

College students get 50% off a Paramount+ subscription for one whole year.

Students can save over 50% on Peacock Premium. Photo by Janelle Ingraham Dwyer

31. Peacock

Peacock Premium (normally $10.99 per month) is only $5.99 per month for college students for the first year.

32. Peloton

Peloton offers college students significant discounts on monthly or annual workout subscriptions on its app.

33. SiriusXM

College students can get their first three months of SiriusXM for only $1, then pay $4 per month after that.

34. SoundCloud

Students can get SoundCloud Go+ for 50% off. That's only $5.49 per month! Go+ provides ad-free music streaming, the ability to save unlimited tracks for offline listening, and other cool perks.

35. Spotify

Spotify Premium Student + Hulu (with ads) is free for the first month, then $5.99 per month after that. Iit's normally $11.99 per month.) Students can cancel anytime!

36. The Wall Street Journal

Students can get a digital subscription to The Wall Street Journal for only $4 per month, and a print + digital subscription for $10 per month. They can cancel online anytime.

37. The Washington Post

Students can get a digital subscription to The Washington Post for only $1 every four weeks.

38. YouTube Music

Students get YouTube Music Premium free for one month, then $5.49 per month after that. That's a 50% savings on over 100 million ad-free songs, videos, live performances, and more.

39. YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium—which includes ad-free videos and songs on both YouTube and YouTube Music—is free for one month, then $7.99 per month after that for students. It's typically $13.99 per month.

In college cities that have Amtrak, students can really save on transportation! Photo via canva.com

Student Travel Discounts and Perks

40. Amtrak

Students ages 17-24 can save 15% on tickets purchased one day in advance.

41. KAYAK

KAYAK partners with travel companies that offer discounts on flights for college students and travelers under age 26. Just do a flight search to see if a discount is available for your trip.

42. New Jersey TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT offers 25% off a monthly pass to students enrolled at over 75 partner colleges and universities.

43. Penske

Use code STUDENT, then show your student ID or proof of college enrollment at pickup to save 10% on a Penske moving truck rental. College students also get free unlimited miles on one-way rentals.

44. 7-Eleven

Students can save 5 cents per gallon of gas at 7-Eleven when they download the app—perfect for long trips home!

45. United

Travelers ages 18-23 can sign up for a free MileagePlus account to save 5% on flights booked through the United app.

Adobe offers big savings for students (and teachers) on the Creative Cloud Suite. Photo by Janelle Ingraham Dwyer

46. Adobe

Students save 64% on Creative Cloud Pro, which includes over 20 apps such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere. The cost is $24.99 per month instead of $69.99 per month for the first year.

47. Apple

Apple offers college students discounts on select MacBooks, iPads, and other products through its Education Store.

48. AT&T

Students can save $10 per month per line on the AT&T Unlimited Premium PL plan, plus additional benefits based on their school or university.

49. Bose

Students get 10% off their entire order for a maximum savings of $100, excluding aviation headsets.

50. Codeacademy

A Codeacademy Pro Student membership costs over 35% less than the regular price.

51. Dell

Register for Dell Rewards and verify your student status to get 10% off computers and other products.

52. GoPro

Students can join UNiDAYS to save 5% on nearly all GoPro products.

53. Headspace

This digital mental health platform offering guided meditation, mindfulness exercises, sleep aids, and online therapy is only $0.83 per month or $9.99 per year for students—an 85% savings!

54. HP

Students can sign up for the HP Education Program and save up to 40% on HP products.

55. Lenovo

A Lenovo Education account gives college students 5% off site-wide.

56. Logitech

Register and verify your student status with UNiDAYS to receive up to 25% off Logitech products.

57. Microsoft

Students get all sorts of discounts from Microsoft, including one free year of Microsoft 365, product discounts (including Xbox!), and more.

58. Samsung

Students save up to 30% on select Samsung products.

59. Squarespace

Students get 50% off their first year of Squarespace to help them create some awesome websites.

60. Verizon

Verizon offers students discounts on mobile and home Internet plans.

Movie nights are a little cheaper when you show your student ID. Photo via canva.com

Student Discounts on Movies, Museums, and Other Cultural Spots

61. AMC Theatres

Bring your student ID to the box office at your local AMC theater to get a discount on movie tickets.

62. Carnegie Hall — NYC

Sign up to become a Student Insider and receive $10 tickets to select shows.

63. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center — NYC

Full-time college students ages 40 and under can join the CMS 40 & Under program for free, which entitles them to two $20 tickets in advance to most Alice Tully Hall performances. Students can also show their ID starting one hour before performance time to get two $10 tickets, pending availability.

64. Cinemark

Show your student ID when you buy movie tickets at a Cinemark box office to receive a discount.

65. Metropolitan Museum of Art — NYC

The Met offers pay-what-you-wish admission for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students. All other students pay $17 for tickets, which are normally $30.

66. Regal

Students get a discount on movie tickets at select Regal locations when they show their student ID at the box office.

67. Universal Studios Hollywood

College students get discounted tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood! The admission price varies by day.

Food and Dining Discounts for College Students

68. Chipotle

Join Chipotle U Rewards to earn 12 points per dollar you spend instead of the usual 10 points. You'll also get 1,000 points for enrolling and periodic free food drops. Use your points to get even more free food!

Get DashPass Student for savings on food and supply deliveries and even ride services. Photo by Janelle Ingraham Dwyer

69. DoorDash

Sign up for a Student DashPass plan to receive DashPass for $4.99 a month or $48 per year instead of $9.99 a month or $96 per year. DashPass gets you perks like $0 delivery fees, 5% back on pickup orders, 5-10% off up to four Lyft rides per month, and more.

70. Pizza Hut

Students get 20% off food (excluding deals and the buffet) from Sundays through Thursdays at Pizza Hut.

Insider Tips for Finding Hidden Student Discounts

• Ask in-store — Many businesses, especially restaurants, have student discounts but don't advertise them. Always ask before you buy!
• Use browser extensions — Honey automatically searches for coupons, promo codes, and deals, while Rakuten gives cash back when you shop at many stores.
• Search "student discount" + the brand name before purchasing — Businesses sometimes add new student discounts, and this will ensure you don't miss out!
• Follow brands on social media​ — They'll sometimes post promo codes and other freebies.

How Parents Can Help College Students Maximize Discounts

• Encourage kids to check for student pricing before buying online. If they're shopping or dining in person, they should ask if there's a student discount.
• Allow kids to use family accounts like Amazon Family and Costco memberships alongside student perks.
• Sign up for store and restaurant rewards programs. Combine those with student discounts and cash-back apps like Rakuten to really maximize savings.
• Keep an eye on limited-time offers during back-to-school or holidays. Post-holiday clearance sales are also a great time to stock up on things!

FAQ for Student Discounts

Q: What websites list the best student discounts?
A: Sites like UNiDAYS, Student Beans, and ID.me compile current student discounts from major brands, retailers, restaurants, and more.

Q: How do college students prove they’re eligible for discounts?
A: Most brands require a .edu email or verification through a student discount platform like SheerID or UNiDAYS. For in-store discounts, students will usually need to show a student ID.

Q: What are the best free things for college students right now?
A: Popular freebies include Amazon Prime Student trials, free NYTimes.com subscriptions, and a free year of Microsoft 365.

Q: Can parents access student discounts too?
A: Parents can sometimes share or bundle deals, such as for Apple Music Family and Amazon Prime.

Q: Are student discounts only available for full-time students?
A: Not always! Som companies offer discounts to part-time or trade school students.