Being a student can be a little heavy on your bank account. However, having a student ID comes with its benefits. It is pretty difficult to manage time for a job while being a full-time student. Luckily, many companies provide student discounts. All you have to do is show your student ID and claim your student discount. Student discounts come in many categories. Here is a list of the best student discounts to claim this year.

Electronic and software discounts

There are multiple student discounts available that will help you save some cash during your school year. You can save money on computers, accessories, and more. Remember, some offers may vary based on location, time of year, and other eligibility factors.

• Adobe offers a 60% discount for students and teachers on Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Apple student discount is reduced prices for college students year-round.
• Avid offers education pricing for students on Pro Tools, Media Composer, and Sibelius. 
• Best Buy student discounts are exclusive deals you receive by signing up for a “My Best Buy” account.
• Codecademy offers a 35% discount on Codecademy Pro for eligible college students. 
• HP offers deals for students when you sign up with a .edu email address.
• Logitech offers a 25% discount on tech products.
• Microsoft offers a variety of discounts for students, including 50% off Office 365 Personal and up to 10% off select items. 
• Samsung offers discounts to all students, but you can save even more by signing up for the program called the Education Offers Program.

Food And Dining Discounts

Eating out is every student’s favourite hobby but it’s pretty expensive. You can save money with these discounts and eat all the delicious food you want. Make sure to ask your local restaurants if they offer a discount, as some offers may vary depending on the time of year and location. 

• Blue Apron offers a $110 coupon and free shipping on your first order when you verify your student status with ID.me.
• DoorDash offers a Student DashPass Plan at $4.99/month, which is a savings of $5/month. 
• Home Chef offers 50% off your first four boxes, which is equivalent to free food for 18 meals.
• Many fast-food restaurants offer a 10% discount to students, although locations and discounted items may vary. These include chains such as Chic-Fil-A, Arby’s, Chipotle, McDonald’s, Subway, Dunkin’, and Taco Bell. You may have to ask about the discount and show a valid college ID.
• Pizza purveyors Papa John, Domino, and Pizza Hut also offer student discounts – and your local, independently run pizza joint may have special offers for students.

Transportation Student Discounts

Transportation can get expensive, so consider using these transportation student discounts to save money in college. Some offers may vary depending on location and time of year. 

• On Amtrak, students receive a 15% discount on train travel and other purchases.
• Students who are registered with UNiDAYS receive $3 off on any bus ticket with Megabus.
• iNew Jersey Transit offers 25% off monthly passes to students attending colleges that participate in its University Partnership Program. Visit N.J. Transit’s website to see if your school is included.
• Penske offers a 10% discount on truck rentals, which you can use when you’re moving in and out. 
• Many bike-sharing services offer student discounts and/or partner with universities to offer bike-sharing near campuses. For example, Metro Bike Share in Los Angeles offers a 30-day pass for $5 per month or a yearly pass for $50 to college students.

Retail Student Discounts

There are many exclusive retail prices for students. Take advantage of your student discounts to save money and get the best retail therapy! Some offers may vary depending on the time of year and location.

• 1-800 Contacts offers 10% off purchases and free shipping when registered with UNiDAYS.
• Aeropostale offers students an extra 15% off sitewide. Verify your student status with UNiDAYs. 
• Aerie offers students 20% off their entire purchase if they are registered with UNiDAYs. 
• Blick offers 10% off art supplies with a student ID and a Preferred Customer Card.
• Champion offers a 10% student discount online.
• Converse offers a 10% discount if you’re verified with SheerID.
• Crocs offers a 25% discount if you’re verified with Student Beans.
• FedEx offers a 20-30% savings with your Student ID when you ship a document or package at participating locations. 

Apart from these a ton of brands of clothing, entertainment, technology, and more. Restaurants, stores, and other businesses, both local and nationwide, may offer student discounts even if they don’t advertise them. So, you should always ask if a student discount is available. Always carry your student ID with you, so you can verify your student status.