Photo by Flannery Joyce
One of the many perks of being a student is getting exclusive discounts – which definitely comes in handy for a collegiette on a budget! But many places don’t advertise their student discount, so it’s kept on the down low. Check out these student-only deals at popular restaurants and retail stores. Just flash your ID and you’re in!
APPAREL
15% off at J. Crew, Banana Republic, Juicy Couture and Kate Spade
15% plus free shipping at Columbia Sportswear
10% off at Charlotte Russe and Topshop
10%-20% off at Forever21 and Urban Outfitters on a few select days during the year. Call your local store or watch their Facebook page to find out when
CELL
Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T all have different student discounts, depending on where you live, your phone plan, and where you go to school. Call your service provider and ask about available student discounts for you.
FOOD
10% off at Subway, Arby’s, Burger King, McDonalds, Dairy Queen and Buffalo Wild Wings
Score a free drink with purchase at Qdoba, Chipotle and Chik-fil-a
STUDENTRATE.COM
With a Studentrate.com account, you receive special codes to enter online to receive cash back on your account. The cash back that you earn can be redeemed for purchases.
Lulu’s and Asos – 7% cash back
Nasty Gal – 8% cash back
Ugg Australia, Sephora, Shoes.com and Adidas – 10% cash back
Reebok – 15% off plus 10% cash back
5% cash back at Aerie, American Eagle, Ulta, Pacsun, Steve Madden, Wet Seal, Express, Philosophy, Torrid, Nike, Puma, iTunes, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, The Body Shop, Starbucks and Target
JUST FOR POINT PARK
Pioneers (Or Bison? Bison-eers?) receive special discounts downtown:
20% off at Crazy Mocha in Market Square
10% off at Mandarin Gourmet, Genoa Pizza & Bar, R&B’s Pizza, Toss’t Inspired Salads and Tavern 245
Chik-fil-a at the Waterfront in Pittsburgh offers a free entrée with the purchase of a medium drink and side on Fridays
10% off at Overstock.com with code 121728
All-you-can eat tacos for $9 at Moe’s Southwest Grill, Monday-Friday 2 p.m. – 5p.m.
15% off at Denham & Co. Salon
Port Authority bus is $1 after 7 p.m. and on weekends
Admission is free to the Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museums of History and Art
Shows premiering at Pitt and Carnegie Mellon are free to Point Park students
The Pittsburgh Public Theatre offers tickets to anyone under 26 for $15.75
Pittsburgh Musical Theatre offers $10 student tickets at matinee performances
Civic Light Opera (CLO) offers tickets for $15
Both Conservatory and Repertory shows at the Pittsburgh Playhouse are free to Point Park students
Discount Dance Supply offers 10% off with code POINTPARK10