Looking for the best student discounts? I get it. College is costly. With tuition, textbooks, and beer, budgets get tight. Add in the rising living costs, and managing finances feels challenging. Student discounts can help. With a .edu email, you can save on essentials, and even enjoy streaming or budget-friendly food delivery. Here are our top student discounts.
**Updated August 2025:** We refreshed this guide with updated links and ensured accuracy.
**How to Qualify for .Edu Discounts**
Photoshop a student ID or snagging a fake email used to work, but now with third-party verification services, it’s almost impossible—and sometimes illegal—to use fake emails. We advise against trying to get a student email if you’re not a student. Some discounts are available to teachers, parents, or alumni. Verification might involve confirming an email code or using services like Unidays to verify student status. Schools may offer their own verification portals.
Once verified, use student discounts on the Unidays website or through an Unidays account at stores. ID Me, Sheer ID, and Student Beans also provide verification and shopping portals.
**Tech Deals**
Need gadgets for school? These stores offer student discounts on tech. Check out our buying guides, like Best Dorm Gear, Best Laptops, and Best Buy-It-for-Life Gear, for WIRED-tested recommendations.
The Apple Education Store offers about 10% off to students, parents, and teachers. Deals usually improve in autumn, with offers like free AirPods with MacBooks or Apple Pencils with iPads. Services like AppleCare+ or Apple Music come at a discount, too.
The Dell University Store offers up to 10% off to .edu email holders. Sign up for Dell Rewards and verify your student status for cart discounts. Some discounts can be stacked for extra savings, uncommon among stores.
HP offers discounts through its education program after verifying .edu email. Some discounts apply to all, but specific deals are for students, teachers, parents, and faculty. Shoppers can save up to 40% on select products.
Lenovo provides consistent 5% discounts to students and teachers, with occasional bonuses. Lenovo Education accounts are free and discounts apply at checkout.
Logitech offers 25% off through Unidays email validation.
Microsoft has up to 10% off on Surface devices and accessories for parents, students, and faculty.
Samsung offers up to 30% off laptops, tablets, phones, and other gadgets for students and educators. Occasionally, extra perks like more storage or free accessories are available.
Razer offers discounts on gaming laptops and PC components for eligible students, parents, and faculty. Save 15% on peripherals and 5% on gaming chairs.
Verizon provides discounted unlimited phone plans and Fios home internet for college students, with certain terms and conditions.
Target offers college students 20% off a qualifying shopping trip by joining the Target Circle program. Deals are generally from June through September.
**Online Service Deals**
Everyday services could be cheaper with your .edu email. New to these services? Our “What to Watch” and Best Music Streaming Services guides could help. Colleges may also offer discounts. Insurance providers sometimes offer student benefits.
Spotify Premium Student costs $6 monthly, a 50% discount, and includes Hulu with ads. New signups can get a free six-month trial for a limited time.
Apple Music offers $6 for students post-free trial, including Apple TV+. Verification is via Unidays.
Tidal offers 50% off for students on a premium music streaming membership. High schoolers 16+ qualify, too.
Amazon’s Prime for Young Adults is for 18-24-year-olds, costing $7.49 monthly with special perks like free Grubhub Student+.
Hulu’s ad-supported plan is $2 monthly for students, instead of $8. Check for the offer on the sign-up page.
YouTube Premium drops from $14 to $8 monthly for students, with a three-month free trial. Includes ad-free YouTube and Music.
Peacock Premium costs $3 monthly for students and young adults for a year. Check WIRED for Peacock coupon codes.
**Software and Class Deals**
Whether for class or personal projects, software deals can save money.
You Need a Budget, recommended by finance forums, offers student-exclusive access. It’s challenging to use at first, but worthwhile despite the steep learning curve.
Students, parents, and educators can save 50% on Ableton Live, our favorite DAW for DJs. Ideal for music creators, even if you’re not a full-time student.
Adobe Creative Cloud is $30 monthly for students and educators, a $40 discount from the regular $70. After a year, it rises to $40, but it’s still beneficial if Adobe apps are necessary.
Apple’s software bundle, tailored for video and music creators, costs $200, with Final Cut Pro alone priced at $300.
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