Your student ID gets you into campus events and the Schulze dining hall, but it is more powerful than you think. Major brands such as ULTA and Nike offer student discounts, and all you need is that little plastic card.
Most students listen to music on the way to class but lose part of it to ads. Spotify and Apple Music have fixes. Students pay just $6.99 for Spotify Premium, unlocking ad-free listening, offline downloads and unlimited skips. Apple Music comes in even cheaper at $5.99 a month and throws in Apple TV+ for free. Then there is YouTube Premium: $8.99 for students gets you ad-free videos, background play, offline downloads and full access to YouTube Music Premium.
On the movie front, Hulu and HBO Max have students covered. Hulu with ads is just $1.99 per month, unlocking thousands of shows, movies and originals. HBO Max’s ad-supported plan runs $5.49 a month and includes the full HBO library in HD. Both are verified through UNiDAYS or SheerID, an affordable way to keep streaming through college.
Canva, The New York Times and Adobe Creative Cloud prove your education can be fun too, not just movie night. Canva for Campus is completely free for eligible students, offering premium features such as millions of templates, a background remover and magic resize. The New York Times student plan runs roughly $1 per week for the first year, giving full digital access to news and educational resources. Adobe Creative Cloud is by far the largest discount at $24.99 per month for students, down from $60.99. It includes over 20 professional apps such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator.
Whether you are heading across campus to class or meeting friends at the Hub, looking your best should not cost a fortune. Clothing and makeup brands such as Aerie and ULTA have your back with straightforward discounts or special promos that will leave you looking like a million bucks on a student budget.
H&M takes 10% off in-store and online after verification through UNiDAYS or Student Beans. Under Armour offers a strong 20% off, often including clearance items, verified through Student Beans or ID.me. Levi and Nike offer 10% off online only. Crocs offers 15% off including Jibbitz charms, excluding some collaborations. Converse gives 15% off through its website, with exclusions on select collabs. Aerie offers a generous 20% off via UNiDAYS, often stacking with ongoing sales in-store and online.
While online only, E.l.f. gives a straightforward 15% off for students verified through UNiDAYS or Student Beans. ULTA does not offer a fixed discount. Instead, students who register through UNiDAYS gain access to special promotions, extra reward points and exclusive beauty event deals.
Stanley maintains a 20% student discount verified through ID.me. Unfortunately, it typically excludes limited-edition drops and newly released high-demand products. But for standard Stanley drinkware, it is one of the highest percentage discounts around and easy to access through ID.me.
When you are worn out from a long day and want food without leaving your dorm, three grocery delivery memberships have you covered. Sam’s Club offers a student Club membership for $25 per year, half the regular $50 price. Benefits include warehouse pricing, free curbside pickup, fuel savings and early shopping hours. Walmart+ costs students $6.47 per month and includes free unlimited delivery with no minimum, a free Paramount+ subscription and fuel discounts. Target Circle 360 offers students 50% off the annual membership, bringing it to about $49 per year. That includes free same-day delivery via Shipt, free two-day shipping with no minimum and exclusive member deals. All three require student verification through services such as SheerID or ID.me.
Amazon Prime offers the most generous introductory deal: students get six months free, then $7.49 per month. Benefits include free two-day and same-day shipping, access to Prime Video and Prime Music, early access to Lightning Deals and exclusive student offers on textbooks and essentials. After the trial, the $7.49 rate remains nearly half the regular monthly price, making it a strong long-term value. This discount must be renewed annually.
The Peloton App student plan costs $6.99 per month. This is the app-only membership; you do not need a bike or treadmill. Benefits include unlimited access to thousands of fitness classes across strength, yoga, cardio, meditation and more. Stream on any device, track progress and receive personalized recommendations. The student discount is verified through SheerID and must be renewed annually.
The thin piece of plastic known as your student ID typically unlocks only a limited number of perks during the school year. Most of those perks fade when summer starts. But these discounts are built to last. Even during summer break, you can keep reaping the benefits of being a student.
