Student Discount Directory

From the staff of The Real College Guide

Except for the very few who were “to the manor born” so to speak, most college students don’t have a whole lotta dough. Always looking for a deal? It never hurts to ask! Many local restaurants, retail stores and other businesses offer student discounts. So before you swipe or drop cash, check if special pricing is offered. Here, we’ve rounded up a list of student discounts available nationwide. (Hey, who loves ya?) To qualify for in-store discounts, flash your student ID card. For online discounts, have your .edu email address handy.

Apparel
Cell Phone Service
Computers and Software
Entertainment
Miscellaneous
Student Discount Websites

Apparel

Banana Republic
BananaRepublic.com
15 percent off all merchandise, including sale items and promotions

Club Monaco

ClubMonaco.com
20 percent off all merchandise, including sale items, but cannot be used with other promotions

J.Crew
Jcrew.com
15 percent off full-priced merchandise from retail stores with student ID and online with a valid school email address

Ralph Lauren Rugby
Rugby.com/about/students.aspx
15 percent off merchandise online and in stores

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Cell Phone Service

AT&T
Wireless.att.com/businesscenter/premier
Monthly discounts if your school is affiliated

T-Mobile
StudentBuyingGuide.com/2009/03/t-mobile-student-discount
Up to 15 percent off your monthly bill if your school is a participant

Verizon Wireless
VerizonWireless.com/b2c/employee/emaildomainauthentication.jsp
Some schools are eligible for the “employee discount program”

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Computers and Software

Adobe
Adobe.com/education/students
Up to 80 percent off the full retail price of software

Apple Store
Apple.com/education/how-to-buy
Special pricing on Mac computers and Apple software

Dell
DellUniversity.com
Student savings on computers, printers, electronics and accessories

Microsoft
Microsoft.com/student/en/us/default.aspx#discounts
Academic discounts on software packages

Hewlett-Packard
Shopping.hp.com/academy
Special pricing on computers, electronics and accessories

JourneyEd
JourneyEd.com/students
Discounts on software bundles, hardware, books, bags and more

OnTheHub
OnTheHub.com
Discounted software for students

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Entertainment

AMC Movie Theatres
AmcEntertainment.com/programs_and_offers/value_pricing/box_office
Lower ticket price on Thursdays at select locations

Broadway Shows
NYtix.com/broadway
Student rush discount tickets for full-time students; prices vary but usually $25

Cinemark Movie Theaters
Cinemark.com/tspage.asp
Student pricing at most locations with valid ID

Regal Theaters
Regmovies.com
Check with your local theater for up to 25 percent off tickets on specified dates and times

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Miscellaneous

Amazon
Amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info
Sign up for a free Amazon student membership to receive discounts and promotions on textbooks, dorm equipment, school supplies and more

Sam’s Club
SamsClub.com/sams/pagedetails/content.jsp?pagename=comparemembershipbenefitscoll
$15 gift card when you renew or sign up for a collegiate membership

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Student Discount Websites

Student Bistro
StudentBistro.com
National student discounts, promotional coupons and codes on apparel, furniture, electronics and more

Student Buying Guide
StudentBuyingGuide.com
Special entertainment, travel, clothing and other offers available to students

StudentRate
StudentRate.com
Free access to discounts and special promotions from local and national vendors

Student Savings Club
StudentSavingsClub.com
Find places offering student discounts in your area

StudentUniverse.com
Student pricing on airfare, hotels, hostels, rail and more

VarsityBuys.com
Student editions of big-brand software and hardware that are similar to the full-fledged versions but sold at reduced rates.

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