35 best student discounts for the 2017 school year

As a student, your ID card and your student email address may be among the most valuable tools at your disposal. Make the most of your student status this year and check out these 35 student discounts for 2017 below.

Student electronics and school supply discounts. To help equip students with the tools they need to succeed, many electronics and office supply retailers provide discounts on laptops and back-to-school essentials. If you’re gearing up for the new semester, ask for discounts at these major stores.

Apple. As a current or newly accepted college student, you get access to the virtual Apple Education Store, which features Apple products for as much as $200 off. At the beginning of every school year, Apple runs an education exclusive promotion that typically includes a discount on certain Apple products and a freebie.

Best Buy. Register at the Student Hub on BestBuy.com to receive student-exclusive deals and coupons. To sign up, you’ll need to verify your status.

eBags. Shop backpacks and more for 25 percent off after you verify your student status online.

Microsoft Store. Verify your student status online to get 10 percent off select purchases from Microsoft.com.

[See: Avoid These Common Pitfalls During the Back-to-School Shopping Trip.]

Student general retail discounts. It comes as a surprise to many students that their student ID card can be used to access discounts on purchases that have little or nothing to do with academics. Below is a list of clothing stores and other retailers that provide discounts to students with valid IDs at select locations. To access certain deals, you may be required to register your university email through Unidays, a platform that many businesses use to verify student status.

Banana Republic. Present your student ID to get 15 percent off full-price clothing and accessories in store.

Dockers. Register online to get a 20 percent discount on the latest styles. To sign up, verify your status through Unidays.

Express. Show your ID to the cashier to get a 15 percent discount on fashion when shopping in store. Register with Unidays to access this discount online.

Charlotte Russe. You can verify your student status with Unidays to enjoy access to a 15 percent student discount on apparel and accessories online.

Goodwill. Many locations offer a student discount of 15 to 20 percent on a certain day of the week. Contact your local Goodwill to ask about its student discount day.

Hollister. Sign up through Unidays to get 10 percent off your new wardrobe online.

Urban Outfitters. You can save 10 percent on your online purchase by registering with Unidays.

[See: 10 Money Leaks to Shut Down Now.]

Student restaurant discounts. Have you swiped your last dining hall pass? Microwaved your last frozen burrito? Polished off the last of your cereal? Don’t go hungry — grab a cheaper meal from participating locations of these restaurants and fast-food joints, where students have reported receiving discounts.

Arby’s. Flash your student ID to get a 10 percent discount on sandwiches and more at select locations.

Bd’s Mongolian Grill. On student nights at participating locations, you can order a Mongolian barbecue bowl for $9.99 or get unlimited bowls for $11.99. Discount and dates vary by location.

Buffalo Wild Wings. Chow down on fiery wings and pub fare for less with a 10 percent discount. Available at participating locations only with a valid student ID.

Burger King. You can get a 10 percent discount on burgers and other menu items at select locations with a valid student ID.

Chick-fil-A. Tame your thirst with a free small drink at participating locations. Purchase and student ID required.

Dairy Queen. Treat yourself to something sweet and get 10 percent off at participating locations with your ID.

Dunkin’ Donuts. Select locations will hook you up with donuts and coffee for 10 percent off if you present your student ID.

Firehouse Subs. At participating locations, you may be able to unlock a 10 percent discount with your student ID.

Qdoba. According to some sources, select locations will offer a free drink to students with a valid ID. Others have reported receiving $5 burrito meals with a student ID. Call your local Qdoba to learn about its student offerings.

Pizza Hut. Depending on the location, you could get 10 to 20 percent off your next order with your ID.

Shoney’s. Dine for 15 percent off at participating locations with your student ID.

Subway. Grab sandwiches and goodies at participating locations for 10 percent off with your ID.

Taco Bell. Curb your taco cravings with 10 percent off at select locations.

Taco Cabana. You may be able to order tacos and more with your student ID at certain locations.

TCBY. Slurp down more affordable frozen yogurt with 15 percent off at participating locations with your ID.

Waffle House. Next time you visit Waffle House, bring your ID and ask about its 10 percent student discount.

[Read: 7 Restaurant Apps That Save You Money Every Time You Dine Out.]

Student services and subscriptions discounts. As a student, you can land discounts on a diverse range of services and subscriptions, both online and offline. Here are some of the most popular.

Amazon. As a student, you can enjoy a free six-month trial of Amazon Prime, which grants you free two-day shipping, video streaming and other perks. after your free trial expires, your membership will upgrade to Amazon Prime for 50 percent off.

Amtrak. If you are a student between the ages of 13 and 25, you can get 15 percent off train fare with your student ID. To access this discount, you must book at least three days in advance.

Sixt. Rent a set of wheels for 5 percent off with student ID when you book online.

Spotify. Rock on with 50 percent off a Spotify Premium subscription when you apply online.

The New York Times. You can get a basic or all-access subscription for a special student rate.

The Wall Street Journal. Enjoy unlimited access to WSJ.com and WSJ podcasts at an exclusive student price.

The Washington Post. You can get a free subscription to The Washington Post by signing up online with your student email address.

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