8 Ways To Save Money Using Student Discounts

For those heading back to school with dread in their hearts and a lightness in their wallets, chins up! Your status as a studier entitles you to a plethora of delightful student discounts, so you can at least spend less while you cram more.

GiftCardGranny.com has a list of 81 — yes, 81 — different discounts you can nab with your handy ID card and a smile. Or just the card.

Here are a few to whet your appetite, from clothing to sporting events, travel to food:

AMC Theatres: Thursday night is student night with discounted tickets at these theaters with your student ID.

Arty Institutions: While GiftCardGranny has a lot of location-specific artistic institutions with admission discounts to check out, you can always ask at your local museum or theater even if it’s not on the list.

CoachUSA/ShortLine: Tote your laundry home for 15% off bus tickets with your student ID.

Geico: If you can maintain a B average and are a full-time student between the ages of 16 and 25, you can get up to 15% off Geico car insurance.

24 Hour Fitness: Work it out with special pricing plans at these clubs. Check with your nearest location for details.

Cell service: Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T all offer a discount on your monthly bill. Check with your provider for more info.

Amazon: Sign up for free with Amazon Student program and get six months of free two-day shipping. An annual membership with shipping benefits and streaming videos is available for $39.

Target: Save 10% off Target online purchases.

81 Student Discounts [GiftCardGranny]

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