52 Companies that Offer Student Discounts in 2025

College comes with a lot of expenses. On top of tuition, fees, books, and housing, you might also want to occasionally go out and have fun. Maybe you want to go shopping, see a movie, or meet friends for lunch or dinner. That’s not always easy on a student budget. Fortunately, there are widely available deals and discounts designed just for college students. Here’s where you can find them.

Major Retailers

1. Amazon

Amazon Prime for Young Adults gives college students a six-month free trial, followed by a discounted Prime subscription ($7.49/month). You also get access to student-exclusive offers, including free Grubhub+ and 5% cash back on a wide variety of purchases.

2. Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club offers qualified college students 60% off a Club membership or $50 off a Plus membership (which comes with free curbside pickup and free delivery on orders of $50-plus). Students need to apply online to qualify.

💡 Quick Tip: You’ll make no payments on some private student loans for six months after graduation.

3. Target

Target Circle’s College Student Appreciation program offers exclusive perks and discounts to students, which could come in handy when you’re shopping for your dorm room. To access deals, including 50% off Circle 360, you need to verify your student status (by uploading a student ID, class schedule, or tuition receipt) and join Target Circle for free.

4. Costco

A Costco membership can also help make college more affordable. College students who join Costco as a new Gold Star Member through UNiDAYS (a site that verifies student status and offers exclusive student deals) can get a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card.

Technology

5. Apple

Keep this in mind when you’re preparing for college: Apple offers special pricing for current and recently accepted college students (along with their parents). For example, you can get a 13” Macbook Air starting at $899 or an iPad air from $549.

6. Microsoft

Students (as well as parents and teachers) can save up to 10% off eligible computers and accessories with Microsoft’s student discount.

7. Dell

Dell offers 10% off when you register for Dell Rewards and verify your student status.

8. Lenovo

College students get an extra 5% off their tech purchases at Lenovo. Incoming students can also access the deal by providing a letter of acceptance. You simply need to verify your student status through ID.me during checkout.

9. Adobe

Adobe allows students to get Creative Cloud Pro for $24.99/month for the first year and $39.99/month after that (it’s normally $66.99/month). To get the deal, you need to provide a school-issued email address during purchase so you can be instantly verified.

Clothes

10. Aeropostale

Students can benefit from an extra 15% off at Aeropostale. To take advantage of the deal, you’ll simply need to register and verify your student status with UNiDAYS.

11. J.Crew

J.Crew gives students with a valid student ID 15% off purchases both in store and online. The discount can be used up to four times a month.

12. Hanes

Need some basics, like tees or undergarments? Hanes offers students 10% off online purchases. To score your discount, you need to verify your student status through ID.me and get a promo code.

13. The North Face

The North Face gives students a 10% discount when shopping in store or online. To get the discount in person, simply show your ID at the register. For online purchases, you’ll need to verify your student status on the site.

14. Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger offers students 15% off online or in-store. First, you have to create or log in to your ID.me account.

15. Levi’s

Levi’s offers students 15% off online purchases after you verify your student status on the site.

16. Club Monaco

Students who are Club Monaco fans can get 15% off both online and in-store through Student Beans, a money-saving website and app for college students.

17. Docker’s

Docker’s offers students a generous 25% off all purchases made online. You simply need to verify your student status through the site.

18. H&M

H&M gives students 10% off online orders through UniDAYS.

19. Champion

Champion offers college students 15% off full-price items and 5% off sale items through UniDAYS when shopping online.

Recommended: Guide to Saving Money in College

Restaurants

20. Burger King

You can typically get Burger King deals through Student Beans, such as free any size fries, when you order online and pick up in store.

21. Chick-fil-A

Student discounts vary by location, but many Chick-fil-As offer students deals, such as a free drink with any purchase.

22. Dunkin’

Dunkin’ offers a 10% off student discount at participating locations. To claim the deal, simply show your student ID to your cashier.

23. Arby’s

You can save 10% on your Arby’s meal when you show your student ID at participating locations.

24. Buffalo Wild Wings

Want to catch the game and eat some wings with friends? Students can score 10% off at many Buffalo Wild Wings locations.

25. Waffle House

Looking for a late-night meal? Students can enjoy a 10% discount at participating Waffle Houses.

26. IHOP

If you don’t have a Waffle House nearby, many IHOP locations also offer 10% off for students.

27. Qdoba

Qdoba offers a 10% student discount when you show a valid student ID at participating locations.

28. Taco Bell

Craving a Crunchwrap Supreme? You can get a 10% student discount at participating Taco Bells.

💡 Quick Tip: Need a private student loan to cover your school bills? Because approval for a private student loan is based on creditworthiness, a cosigner may help a student get loan approval and a more competitive rate.

Travel & Transportation

29. Zipcar

New Zipcar University members get their first year free. The student membership allows you to reserve cars by the hour or day, and includes gas, secondary insurance, and up to 180 miles per day. (Other fees, such as a young driver fee, may apply.) 

30. Amtrak

Students between the ages of 17 and 24 can travel by Amtrak train for 15% off when booking at least one day in advance.

31. United Airlines

United Airlines offers a 5% flight discount to MileagePlus® members who are 18 to 23 years old. To get the deal, you need to book through the United app.

32. Hotels.com

Through Student Beans, you can get a 10% student discount at Hotels.com. You’ll get a discount code that you can use at checkout. Better yet, it can be applied on top of on-site promotions.

33. FlixBus

You can get 10% off Flixbus tickets with Student Beans. Simply use your FlixBus student discount code at checkout.

34. Hertz

Hertz offers up to 25% off, and up to 2.0% cash back, for students through ID.me.

35. Budget Truck Rentals

Budget Truck Rentals offers students 20% off local moves and 15% off one-way moves any day of the week. Use the discount code TRUKU.

36. Penske

Penske offers college students a 10% discount on all truck rentals and unlimited miles on one-way moving truck rentals. Simply use the discount code STUDENT at checkout. You’ll need to provide a college ID or proof of enrollment status at pickup to receive the discount.

37. Red Coach

RedCoach offers high school, college, and graduate students 10% off tickets. To get the discount, check the student option at checkout then show your student ID card to the driver along with your ticket.

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Entertainment

38. AMC

Students get a lower ticket price at select AMC theaters every day. Just bring your photo student ID (and maybe some extra money for popcorn).

39. Cinemark

Student discounts at Cinemark vary by location and time of day, so check with the local box office to see what kind of deal you can snag.

40. Apple Streaming

Apple’s student music subscription is $5.99 per month for up to 48 months (normally $10.99 per month). You also get Apple TV at no extra cost.

41. Hulu

Hulu offers students its ad-supported plan for just $1.99 a month (an 83% discount). If you’re interested in a bundle, check out the deal below.

42. Spotify Bundle

As a student, you can get Spotify Premium Student with Hulu (with ads) free for one month and $5.99/month after that. You can cancel anytime.

43. The Washington Post

The Washington Post has a digital all-access student subscription plan for just $1 every four weeks for one year, then $7 every four weeks after that.

44. Paramount+

As a student, you can get 50% off any Paramount+ Plan. You just need to verify your student status on their website.

45. YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium (which allows you to enjoy YouTube and YouTube Music ad⁠-⁠free) is available to students at a discounted rate of $7.99 a month, after a free one-month trial. You can cancel at any time.

46. The Economist

The Economist offers students an Espresso subscription (which offers quick daily updates on important issues) for free and an annual digital subscription for $62.25, a steep 75% off.

💡 Quick Tip: Even if you don’t think you qualify for financial aid, you should fill out the FAFSA form. Many schools require it for merit-based scholarships, too.

Home Goods

47. Ghost Bed

As a student or teacher, you can get 27% off your entire order at GhostBed. To take advantage of the deal, just click on the ID.me button and then “Student ID” to sign up and get verified.

48. Mattress Firm

After verifying your student status through ID.me, Mattress Firm will give you a single-use coupon code that can be used in-store or online. You get an extra 20% off select purchases or an extra 10% off Purple with the code.

49. Purple

You can also get a 10% discount directly from Purple. Once you verify your eligibility, you’ll be emailed a coupon for 10% off your order.

50. Helix

After verifying your student status at Helix, you’ll receive a one-time 25% discount code to apply during checkout.

51. Puffy

Puffy offers a generous student and educator discount — $1,425 off any Puffy mattress.

52. Brooklyn Bedding

Brooklyn Bedding offers a 5% discount and free shipping to students. You simply need to verify your eligibility through ID.me.

The Takeaway

Student discounts can help you save on everything from food and clothing to electronics and entertainment. Even with these deals, however, you may still need help covering your college expenses.

If you completed the FAFSA and didn’t get enough financial aid to pay all of your school bills, keep in mind that you may be able to get a private student loan to help fill in any gaps. Unlike federal student loans, which have strict application deadlines, you can apply for private student loans at any time — including mid-semester.

Private student loans also allow you to borrow up to 100% of the school-certified cost of attendance. Just keep in mind that private student loans don’t offer the borrower protections — like income-driven repayment plans and deferment or forbearance — that come with federal student loans.

If you’ve exhausted all federal student aid options, no-fee private student loans from SoFi can help you pay for school. The online application process is easy, and you can see rates and terms in just minutes. Repayment plans are flexible, so you can find an option that works for your financial plan and budget.

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FAQ

How many times can you use a student discount?

It depends on the company. Some retailers and restaurants allow you to use your student discount once per visit or purchase; others limit you to a certain number of times per month or year.

How much is the average student discount?

Student deals typically give you 10% to 15% off, though you may find some discounts for 50% off or even higher. In some cases, a student discount may come with restrictions, such as only being able to use it on full-price merchandise. So it’s always a good idea to compare your student discount to any other available deals and sales.

Do student discounts only apply to college students?

Typically, student discounts only apply to college and graduate students. In some cases, high school students can get deals if they have an email that ends in .edu. The colleges and programs that retailers recognize can vary, but you can expect most major colleges and universities to be eligible.

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