You Could Save Hundreds Of Dollars With These Student Discounts In 2023

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Sep 13, 2023

Being a student is challenging enough, and when you pile more financial obligations on top of existing application fees, tuition payments, and loans, it can seriously stress you out. Prolonged stress could mean your grades take a turn for the worse (and more), simply sucking the fun out of the college experience. Luckily, there are tons of methods to help you save money while in school – instant ramen not included. Your status as a student lets you take advantage of a nice range of student discounts! Here’s where to get the best student discounts, with deals updated for 2023.

Where can I get student discounts?

You can get student discounts at a good number of retailers, streaming services, apparel stores, and more. Our list of 26 student discounts is a great place to start!

How do I get a student discount on anything?

Oftentimes, you can present your student ID card to participating locations and earn a discount. Other online retailers will ask to verify your student status through a third-party service before giving you the student discount.

Does Target still have a student discount?

Yes, Target has a student discount from July 16 through August 26 every year, where you can get 20% off of a single purchase. You can redeem the deal by signing up for Target Circle and verifying your student status through your account.

Does Walmart give student discounts?

Yes, Walmart’s student discount is on their Walmart+ memberships that also earn students cashback on travel, free grocery delivery, a free included Paramount+ subscription, and gas savings.

Does Amazon have a student discount?

Yes, Amazon’s student discount is on their Prime memberships, which are about half off for students. The discounted membership also lets students enjoy Amazon Music Unlimited, a free monthly Grubhub+ Student membership, and up to 10% off flights and hotels through StudentUniverse.

Student Discounts from Retailers

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Amazon

Amazon’s student discount is on their Prime memberships. Take almost half off of an Amazon Prime membership and pay just $69 annually. The discounted membership also lets you enjoy Amazon Music Unlimited for only $1, a free monthly Grubhub+ Student membership with unlimited delivery ,*and* up to 10% off flights and hotels through StudentUniverse.

Target

Target offers 20% off of a single purchase for students from July 16 through August 26 every year. To redeem the deal (which is great for back to school or dorm shopping), you must have a Target Circle and verify your student status throughout the online platform. Target Circle is free to join and also has store-exclusive offers throughout the year that can help students save.

Walmart

Walmart’s student discount is on their memberships. Now through September 11, college undergrads and grad students can opt into a Walmart+ membership for just $6.47 a month or $49 a year, which is half off typical pricing. Some of the benefits of the membership include cashback on travel, free grocery delivery, a free included Paramount+ subscription, and savings on gas.

Student Discounts on Helpful Resources

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Chegg

Chegg Tutors offers 30 minutes of free tutoring to all new students. From there, students have full access to top-tier tutoring services in a wide range of subjects when they sign up. Students can also save up to 90% on textbooks when they rent them instead of buying them new. There are also a number of discount codes that can be used down the line when students sign up for Chegg!

FedEx

Students can get up to 30% off select shipping and packing services with a valid student ID.

AllState

Turns out, making the dean’s list does count for something! Single, full-time students can save up to 20% on car insurance just by having good grades.

Student Discounts on Experiences

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Groupon

Groupon’s student discount is on their Select Student Program, which provides up to $20 off every time a student shops Local deals. Any student enrolled at US Title IV accredited college or university can sign up for free.

Headspace

Students can get 85% off an annual plan with Headspace, at just $10 a year. The plan includes tools for practicing meditation and mindfulness, getting better sleep, and improving mental health.

Calm

College and back-to-school routines can be really tough! Calm's discount is on Calm Premium, available to students for $9.99 a year. Typical pricing is $69.99 a year, so that's about $60 saved. Calm's content helps target anxiety, supports sleep, and offers tips on practicing mindfulness.

Student Discounts on Food and Kitchen

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Stanley

Students can get 20% off a purchase with Stanley.

Shipt

With your .edu email address, you can get a Shipt membership for $4.99 a month (regular is $10.99 a month)! This is super helpful for those days you just can't bother to restock your Easy Mac and Diet Cokes IRL.

DoorDash

DoorDash’s DashPass membership for students is only $4.99 a month, compared to the regular $9.99. The membership includes free delivery, 5% DoorDash credits on pickup orders, and grocery delivery savings.

HelloFresh

Students get 55% off their first box with HelloFresh, which also ships free. After verifying their student status, they can enjoy 15% off an entire year of deliveries.

Dunkin’

Dunkin’ offers a 10% off student discount at participating locations. All students need to do is show a valid student ID to the cashier.

Student Discounts on Streaming

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Peacock

Students get Peacock Premium for just $1.99 a month, instead of paying the regular $5.99.

Hulu

Hulu (with ads) is $1.99 per month for students, instead of $7.99.

Spotify

Students can get Spotify Premium for just $5.99 per month, with one month free. The OG subscription costs $10.99, so you're saving about $5 every month. The discount also includes a free bundle with Hulu.