Being a college student can be tough. Most days, it feels like a constant struggle — not just emotionally and mentally but most of all financially. I can testify to this, having recently graduated from college, where I ate nothing but croutons and cereal for a week to avoid grocery shopping. Luckily, thanks to Spotify and Hulu’s student discounts, paying outstanding fees for these streaming services was one financial burden I didn’t have to worry about.
Trying to find the best student discounts used to be tough, but times have changed. Recognizing the financial strain on college students, many companies now offer student discounts to help ease this stress and, hopefully, attain a life-long customer in the process. You just have to verify your student status. For example, with a valid .edu school email address or proof of enrollment (via a validation service such as SheerID or Unidays), you can score the best student discounts on Microsoft Office, Spotify and Hulu subscriptions and even Amazon Prime.
In this article, we’ve rounded up all the best student discount opportunities. Be sure to check with your school’s housing department and student bookstore as well, where you might find certain streaming services for free or cheap. You can also find extra discounts on devices and software. For more information, see the best free apps for college students who need to save money and time, plus the best student credit cards.
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Student discounts on fitness and entertainment
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Student discounts on education
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Student discounts on money management
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Student discounts on apps and software
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Student discounts on shopping and tech
From Amazon to Groupon, you can save up to 50% on services and devices.
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