But college student discounts are popular.
Plus, college students are tech savvy and love social media, which makes them an asset for businesses.
Savvy execs know how to get your attention: college student discounts.
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Entertainment
College kids gotta have fun.
Why not hook them in early with great deals?
Independent theaters often have college student discounts, too just call or check websites.
And the savings on the arts go well beyond museums.
So always ask for any student discounts before you expand your mind and heart with the arts.
Some pro sports teams offer special student rates or offer them on certain dates.
Check their websites for promotions before you go.
The National Hockey League often offers Student Rush Tickets.
Major League Baseball teams also offer discounted tickets for area college students on various nights.
Check your nearest teams website.
There are many college student discounts for streaming movies and music.
Hulu offers astudent dealfor $1.99 a month.
Spotify also has astudent discountwhile you could get YouTube Premium for$7 a monthinstead of $13.
If you need software, check for deals at your campus bookstore or IT programs.
Local papers such asThe Los Angeles Times, also offer discounted or free digital subscriptions to students.
Even as e-books and tablets become the norm, plenty of professors still require old-school, physical textbooks.
Barnes & Noble has atextbook rental program, and bothDirect TextbooksandAbeBooksAbe Booksoffer amazing deals.
Check outTripSavvyandJen on a Jet Planeto get daily info on saving money on flights, cars and accommodations.
Show your student ID at major car rental dealers such asBudget,AvisandHertzto get up to 20% off.
Remember, there are some age restrictions when renting a car.
You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
Some public transit authorities, such as theMTA in Chicago, also offer reduced rates for students.
Every major car insurance company offers good college student discounts.
Both high schoolers and full-time college students below age 25 are eligible.
Heres a good way tofind the best rates.
Heres how you might save a few bucks here and there.
Check outAmazon.coms student programfor free two-day shipping and special discounts on certain items.
UNiDAYS is a college student discounts app available for free to students worldwide.
In fact, its the gateway to many retailers offering their student discounts throughUNiDays.
Many retailers offer their own savings programs for students.Banana RepublicandJ.
Crewgive all those folks striving for a diploma 15% off whileAsosoffers 10% off its prices.
Banking, Budgets and Credit
Properly handling money is just a part of growing up.
Here are a few places that help students learn just that on the cheap.
However, pay attention to maintenance and overdraft fees those will cost you more over the long term.
But dont be fooled by introductory offers that dont last.
The ongoing interest rate is more important.
Here are a few deal ideas you’ve got the option to score near your dorm.
Are you paying for a campus meal plan?
check that you get your moneys worth!
Youll also find other free food on campus at open house events, public lectures and club activities.
They might even stock notebooks to give to their majors.
Also keep your eyes open for opportunities for free T-shirts and other spirit gear.
Remember: Youre only a college student for a few years.
It never hurts to ask if a business offers college student discounts, so always keep your ID handy.
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Reporting from Lindsay Luebbering was used in this report.
