Stay In School (So You Can Use All These Student Discounts)
Sure, we all know the benefits of a college education: the networking and job opportunities; the ability to test-drive a life of total independence; the knowledge; etc. And whether you’re in the throes of an undergrad education or you're in the midst of your masters and matriculated prior to the introduction of the mobile phone, your college years no doubt have an influence on your life’s trajectory. Lest we not overlook one slight but no less life-enhancing benefit of the collegiate lifestyle: the ever-present student discount.
With a new school year soon to commence and fall shopping very much on our collective brains, we decided it was a better time than ever to compile a list of retailers that offer well-deserved savings to those of you who are hitting the books hard (and in a few instances, those of you who enforce said book-hitting — i.e., teachers). Click through to check out the retailers that specialize in fashion, beauty, home goods, tech, and more who will offer you concrete rewards in exchange for your scholarly status — no diploma required.
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Outdoor Voices
Discount: 20% off
Terms: Current US-based college students with a valid .edu email address are eligible for the student discount on select styles.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
The activewear gurus at OV offer college students access to “OVU” — Outdoor Voices University, of course. These leggings ring in at $68 after the discount.
Outdoor Voices 7/8 Springs Leggings, $85, available at Outdoor Voices
Amazon
Discount: A six-month free trial of Prime, followed by 50% off your Amazon Prime membership.
Terms: Must be enrolled at a college in the US, with a valid .edu email address.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
You never know what kind of random events will crop up during your years of scholarly pursuit, so it’s probably in your best interest to have an Amazon prime membership in your back pocket for any last-minute needs. Used books or 300 glow sticks, for example? Almost anything can be delivered in a single day or two for the very reasonable price of $16.95 with a student Prime membership.
Glow Mind 300 Glow Sticks, $19.95, available at Amazon
Apple
Discount: Discounts vary by item.
Terms: Valid student ID required.
How To Get It: Order through the Education Store online or present student ID or proof of college enrollment in-store.
A 20% discount on Apple Care and six months of free Apple Music are just the tip of the student-discount iceberg at the premium tech retailer — there are also generous discounts on Macs and iPads, like this MacBook Air for $999. An added bonus, valid through September 26: you can get free Studio3 Wireless Over-ear Headphones, Solo3 Wireless Headphones, or BeatsX Wireless Earphones, depending on which product you purchase.
Apple 13-inch MacBook Air, $1199, available at Apple
Madewell
Discount: 15% off for students and teachers
Terms: Discount is valid in-stores and online with a valid student ID.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
Madewell very democratically extended its educational discount to include teachers as well as students. At $83.30 with the discount, this collegiate cardigan — appropriate for those lecturing or taking notes — won’t put too much of a dent in your budget, even if you’re living on a stipend.
Madewell Bobble Cardigan Sweater, $98, available at Madewell
Asos
Discount: 10% off.
Terms: Available to students currently enrolled on a college or university course in the UK, US, Germany, France, Australia, Italy, Spain, Austria, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Denmark, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands and Republic of Ireland. Once the validation process is complete, your discount will be sent to you via email. Some brand exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
Whether you’re in search of a low-key look for the next warehouse dance party or need to load up on job-interview staples, Asos probably has what you’re looking for in its vast selection of clothing, footwear, accessories, swimwear, and beauty. You can nab these cool two-tone jeans for $71 after your student account is approved.
ASOS WHITE Bi-color Cropped Jean, $79, available at ASOS
Bed Bath & Beyond
Discount: 20% off and free standard shipping
Terms: Online or in-store orders. Some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up for a membership here ($39 yearly fee).
The back-to-school timely coupon membership, Beyond+, offers enrolled members free standard shipping and 20% off of every purchase made online or in-store for a fee of $39 per year — turning those college dorm-room hauls into a less pricey and more streamlined shopping endeavor.
Therapedic Comfort 2-Inch Visco Memory Foam Topper, $99.99, available at Bed Bath & Beyond
Colourpop
Discount: 10% off all orders
Terms: Online or in-store orders. Some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
Colourpop's vast array of eye, lip, and complexion products is already wildly affordable, and if you're a student, it just got even cheaper. Take 10% off their entire site and enjoy switching up your eyeshadow as often as your heart desires.
ColourPop So Juicy Lip Gloss, $7, available at ColourPop
Club Monaco
Discount: 15% off
Terms: Register for an account with your .edu email address and a 15% off discount will automatically apply to your cart. If you're going to a Club Monaco store, just present a valid student ID at the time of purchase.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
Prices can be on the steeper side at this chic, cosmopolitan chain, so the student savings of 15% — which gives this job interview-appropriate maxi frock a total price of $228.65 — is a welcome break.
Club Monaco Striped Midi Dress, $269, available at Club Monaco
Anthropologie
Discount: 20% off for teachers
Terms: Online and in-store purchases. Some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up to confirm eligibility and shop here.
Starting today and lasting through October 6 teachers can snag Anthro's luxe bounty of full-price fashion, home decor goods, organizational accessories, and more for 20% off — meaning it's prime time to stock your back-to-school carts in preparation for one stylish fall.
W&P Design Plastic Porter Storage Bowl, $26, available at Anthropologie
H&M
Discount: 15% off
Terms: Some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
15% off at this trend-happy retailer is a little dangerous — with a selection so extensive, where does one even begin? We zeroed in on this pretty smocked tank, a mere $25.50 after signing up for a student account.
H&M Smocked Linen-blend Top, $29.99, available at H&M
Aerie
Discount: 20% off
Terms: Some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
You can never have too much underwear, so why not load up at everyone’s favorite bra-and-panty mecca? This thong can be had for a song — $7.60, to be exact — after you sign up for scholarly discounts.
Aerie Cotton Thong Undie, $9.5, available at Aerie
Target
Discount: Spend $30, save $10; Spend $100, save $40
Terms: Online orders only. Some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Use code "COLLEGE"
The popular multi-department store is currently offering spend more, save more-style online shopping event in honor of the back-to-school season. For a limited time shoppers can snag up to $40-off select home items across the site — like this sleek, dorm-essential loveseat.
Room Essentials Double Hexagon Chair Gray, $60, available at Target
Baggu
Discount: 15% off
Terms: Discount off entire purchase at Baggu.com.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
You will almost certainly use this oversize tote at some point in the semester; be it for laundry, groceries, or bringing, um, party supplies over to your friend’s dorm. Their signature Big Baggu clocks in at a mere $13.60 with student savings.
Baggu Big Baggu, $16, available at Baggu
Levi’s
Discount: 15% off
Terms: Online only; some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
You’re going to live in jeans and a t-shirt for most of the semester anyway, so why not source your uniform from the OG denim provider — especially when offerings like this classic logo tee can you be yours for a mere $20.85?
Levis Levi's Logo Perfect Tee Shirt, $24.5, available at Levi's
MAC Cosmetics
Discount: 10% off all orders
Terms: Online or in-store orders. Some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
The iconic makeup brand is a go-to for everything from name-drop worthy red lipstick (Ruby Woo), foundation (Studio Fix), and more. Knock 10% off your order and enjoy a slightly cheaper beauty haul.
MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish, $36, available at MAC Cosmetics
Lulu’s
Discount: 10% off
Terms: Discount is valid on both regularly priced and sale merchandise, and on orders shipping to the United States only.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
In need of a party dress for that mid-year formal? The already-inexpensive gown outlet is even more wallet-friendly once your student discount is applied — this one-shoulder number clocks in at $50.40 with the added savings.
Lulus Dinah White One-Shoulder Dress, $56, available at Lulus
Tarte
Discount: 15% off all orders
Terms: Online or in-store orders. Some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
Tarte knows how to bring the fun to natural makeup, and if you're in school, you can take advantage of their 15% off student discount on everything from their bestselling Amazonian Clay foundation to the editor-favorite glitter liquid eyeshadow pictured here.
Tarte Rainforest of the Sea seaglass eyeshadow, $22, available at Tarte
Foreo
Discount: 25% off FOREO sonic facial cleansing brushes, ISSA electric toothbrushes, IRIS eye massagers and FOREO cleansers
Terms: Online or in-store orders, excluding the Luna Mini 2.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
Foreo's luxe cleansing tools are a beauty splurge, to be sure, but you can take 25% off all devices (with the exception of the Luna Mini 2) with your Student Beans code. (Plus, if you take good care of your brush, it'll last you way past graduation.)
Foreo Luna 3, $199, available at Foreo
Kate Spade
Discount: 15% off
Terms: Online orders only. Some exclusions apply.
How To Get It: Sign up for an account here.
We love this iconic brand for its poppy-but-polished shoes and handbags (not to mention a rotating selection of dazzling dresses). While the premium goods sometimes come with a higher price tag, we’re happy to make the investment in pieces like these evergreen (literally and figuratively) platform sandals — only $253 with a student discount.
Kate Spade Perry Platform Pumps, $298, available at kate spade
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