Being a student is expensive, but smart students know how to make their money go further. With the right discounts, you can save $1,000+ per year on everything from software to streaming to food.
Top 10 Student Discounts Worth Getting
- Amazon Prime Student: 50% off ($7.49/month)
- Spotify Premium Student: 50% off + Hulu included
- Apple Music: 50% off ($5.99/month)
- Adobe Creative Cloud: 60% off
- Microsoft 365: FREE for students
- GitHub Pro: FREE for students
- Notion: FREE Plus plan for students
- Apple Education: Up to $200 off MacBooks
- Samsung Education: Up to 30% off
- Best Buy Student Deals: Exclusive offers year-round
Technology & Software Discounts
FREE
Microsoft 365 Education
Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and 1TB OneDrive storage completely free with a .edu email.
60% OFF
Adobe Creative Cloud
Full Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.) for $19.99/month instead of $54.99/month.
Up to $200 OFF
Apple Education Pricing
Save on MacBooks, iPads, and accessories. Get free AirPods with qualifying purchases during back-to-school season.
Streaming & Entertainment
| Service | Regular Price | Student Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify Premium | $10.99/mo | $5.99/mo | 45% |
| Apple Music | $10.99/mo | $5.99/mo | 45% |
| Amazon Prime | $14.99/mo | $7.49/mo | 50% |
| YouTube Premium | $13.99/mo | $7.99/mo | 43% |
| The New York Times | $25/mo | $1/week | 84% |
Fashion & Clothing
Major clothing retailers offer 10-20% student discounts:
- ASOS: 10% off with UNiDAYS
- Nike: 10% off with verification
- Adidas: 15% off for students
- H&M: 15% off via Student Beans
- Urban Outfitters: 10% off
- Levi's: 15% off
Food & Dining
- Chipotle: Student BOGO deals periodically
- Chick-fil-A: Free small drink with student ID
- Buffalo Wild Wings: 10% off with ID
- Subway: 10% off at participating locations
- Pizza Hut: Student deals available
How to Verify Your Student Status
Verification Platforms
- UNiDAYS: Free to join, widely accepted
- Student Beans: Another major verification platform
- SheerID: Used by many retailers directly
- .edu Email: Often sufficient for software
Pro Tips for Maximum Savings
- Always ask if a student discount exists, even if not advertised
- Sign up for UNiDAYS and Student Beans - they're free
- Check for back-to-school promotions in August/September
- Many discounts work for 4 years after graduation verification
- Stack student discounts with sales and cashback apps