Hey there! It's Back to School season, which means that freshmen / new teachers all across the nation are getting their squeaky clean .edu addresses. There are dozens of stores that offer discounted or free merchandise with a valid .edu email address!

Note -- alumni might also be eligible for an .edu email! Contact your institution for more information to see if you're eligible.

There used to be ways to spoof a college email address, but they haven't worked for quite some time.Please do not discuss getting a fake .edu email address in this thread.


On to the savings! These are listed in alphabetical order, with the hottest deals in bold. Did I miss something? Let me know in the comments below!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Adobe: Various software discounts - more info here

Alex & Ani - 10% off w/ Student ID (in-store only )

Amazon Student:This is very similar to Amazon Prime. You get 6 months for free and then it's $49 per year after that (which is a 50% discount compared to regular Amazon Prime). You'll get free 2-day shipping, free streaming with PrimeVideo, unlimited photo storage, access to exclusive deals, early access to select Lightning Deals, and more. Sign up for Amazon Student's 6-month trial here .

Apple:Various student discounts; usually 5% off - more info here

Apple Music: Students can sign up for a discounted monthly membership here .

Autodesk: Free downloads for AutoCAD, Maya, 3DS Max, Infraworks, and more. Sign up here .

Banana Republic: 15% off full-priced items (in-store only)

Best Buy:Tons of deals for students that can provide proof of enrollment. Check out their student hub here .

Car Insurance: Depending on your grades, age, and your insurance provider you might be able to snag a discount. Check with them for details.

Charlotte Russe: 10% off at the register in-store with your student ID. Participating locations only.

Dockers: 20% Off w/ Unidays Code. Sign up here .

FedEx: 20% - 30% Off Shipping Services. More information here .

Github:Free student developer pack with tons of free and discounted developer tools. Get it here .

H&M: 15% off at the register with valid ID. This varies by location.

J.Crew: 15% Off w/ valid ID (in-store )

LastPass Premium: This is a great password management app. Sign up here to get 6 months for free .

Levi's: 15% Off w/ Unidays Code. Sign up here .

The Limited: 15% off w/ valid student ID (in-store only )


Microsoft Office 365, 1TB OneDrive, & 1 Hour of Skype:You'll get Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, OneNote, Outlook, and more. Sign up here .

MLB Premium: Free 1-year subscription with enrollment verification for a limited time. Click here and then on the "special offer" button for more information.

Public Transportation:This includes Greyhound ,Coach USA ,Amtrak ,city buses, etc. Most of these will offer you a discount or completely free transportation depending on your location and booking time.

Spotify Premium:50% discount for students. Sign up here to get a $4.99 monthly membership.

Student Advantage:A card that gets you discounts at movie theatres, ticket marketplaces, and more. Sign up here .

StudentRate: Another service similar to Unidays. Sign up here.Sign up here

TopShop: 10% Off w/ Student Beans

Unidays:This is a service that offers student-only discounts at a variety of retailers. Once you sign up they'll give you a code that you can use at checkout to get your discount. Sign up for Unidays here .