Textbook, groceries, school supplies, late-night Uber rides; it all adds up. Life as a college student is hard on the wallet, but luckily there are many ways that you can save money. Many brands and companies offer discounts exclusively for college students. Here are 10 of the most useful discounts that will help you save money this semester!
1. Apple
Thinking about purchasing a new Mac for school? Make sure to take advantage of Apple’s student discounts on certain products, as well as their offer to give every student a pair of Beats headphones with a purchase.
2. Greyhound
Save 10% on Greyhound travel when buying your next bus ticket home.
3. Amtrak
Use your student ID to get up to 15% when booking a train with Amtrak.
4. Amazon Prime Student membership
Amazon offers its student membership at half the price for a full Amazon subscription, which makes it about $6.49 a month. This subscription includes a six-month free trial in addition to Prime two-day shipping, Prime Video and Prime Reading.
5. FedEx
Sending something home to your parents or across the country to a friend? Use your student ID to save 30% when sending documents and 20% on packages.
6. Apple Music
With the normal price for an Apple Music subscription being $9.99 per month, this half-price subscription, at $4.99, is definitely a good deal.
7. Spotify Premium AND Hulu
This deal is truly the best of both worlds. This bundle gives you access to Spotify Premium, Hulu and SHOWTIME, all for the just under $5 per month. This is compared to a normal price of $9.99 per month for Spotify, $7.99 per month for Hulu and $10.99 per month for SHOWTIME.
8. The New York Times
Want to stay up to date on current affairs? The New York Times offers a student discount to help keep you in the loop, giving you online access for only $1 per week!
9. UniDAYS App
UniDAYS is a program that partners with many of your favorite brands and stores to provide students with great discounts at stores like American Eagle, Madewell, Adidas and more! Sign up at myunidays.com or download the app and let the shopping spree begin! You can also get money by referring UniDAYS to your friends!
10. Honey Extension
Honey is an extension you can add to your web browser that automatically searches for coupons and discounts on whatever site you’re on. Whether you’re searching North Face for that warm winter jacket or ordering a burger through GrubHub, using Honey is a sure way to ensure you get the best deal. Simply go to joinhoney.com to add the extension to your browser!