Last checked: September 13, 2026. This is a standing resource, updated as programs change. Every entry names the merchant’s own program; “verified” here means the merchant publishes the discount on its own site, not that we tested a checkout. Most programs require verification through a third-party service (SheerID, ID.me, UNiDAYS or Student Beans) or a .edu email.
Student discounts are the most reliable category of discount that exists, because they’re programs rather than promotions: the merchant publishes the terms, the eligibility is checked by a verification service, and the offer doesn’t expire on Sunday. They’re also the most under-used, because most students assume the discount is 10% off at a bookstore. Some of these are worth hundreds of dollars a year. This list is organized by category and limited to programs the merchant itself publishes.
How verification works
Four services handle most of it. SheerID and ID.me check enrollment against school records after you submit your name, school and date of birth (sometimes a document). UNiDAYS and Student Beans are membership platforms: verify once, then unlock every partner store’s offer through their app or site. A .edu email is enough for some programs but not most. Verification usually needs renewing annually.
Software and streaming
| Merchant | Student offer | Verification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify | Premium Student — roughly half the standard Premium price, with bundled extras that vary by period | SheerID | Up to 4 years; re-verify yearly. Details |
| Apple Music | Student plan at a reduced monthly rate, Apple TV+ included | UNiDAYS | Up to 48 months |
| YouTube Premium | Student plan at a reduced rate | SheerID | Up to 4 years |
| Amazon Prime | Prime Student — 6-month free trial then half-price Prime | .edu or proof of enrollment | Up to 4 years |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | All Apps at a deep student rate (over 60% off standard) for the first year | School email or proof | Price steps up after year one |
| Microsoft 365 | Free Office through many schools; personal discounts via Education store | School email | Check your school’s IT page first |
| Canva | Canva for Education free for K–12 teachers and students; college students use the standard plans | School verification | Details |
| GitHub | Student Developer Pack — free Pro plus dozens of partner tools | School email/ID | Very high dollar value for CS students |
| Notion, Figma, Autodesk, JetBrains | Free or steeply discounted education plans | School email | Standard in tech; apply through each vendor’s education page |
Tech hardware
| Merchant | Student offer | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Education pricing on Mac and iPad, plus periodic back-to-school gift-card promos | UNiDAYS (Apple Education Store) |
| Dell, HP, Lenovo | Education stores with member pricing and coupon stacks | School email / ID.me |
| Samsung | Education offer program with discounts on phones, laptops, monitors | School email |
| Best Buy | Student deals section (periodic); no standing percentage | Account + verification |
Clothing and retail
Most apparel discounts are 10–15% and run through UNiDAYS or Student Beans: Adidas, Nike (varies by period), Levi’s, ASOS, Urban Outfitters, Madewell, J.Crew, Alo (see Alo), Under Armour (see Under Armour’s program), and many more. The pattern: verify once on the platform, then find the store in the platform’s directory. Percentages and participation change; the platform directory is the source of truth.
Food
| Merchant | Student offer |
|---|---|
| Chipotle | Chipotle U — bonus points and higher earn rate with a school email. Details |
| Uber Eats / Uber One | Discounted Uber One student membership |
| Grubhub | Grubhub+ Student through Amazon Prime Student at some schools |
| Local restaurants | Show a student ID — the most common and least-published discount there is |
Travel
| Merchant | Student offer |
|---|---|
| Amtrak | Student discount on many routes (percentage off, advance purchase) |
| Greyhound, FlixBus | Student fares via Student Beans / UNiDAYS |
| StudentUniverse, STA-style agencies | Student airfare with verification |
| Museums and attractions | Nearly universal student pricing with ID |
Finance and insurance
- Most banks offer no-fee student checking with age or enrollment limits.
- Auto insurers (State Farm, Allstate, Geico, Progressive and others) publish good-student discounts, typically requiring a B average and proof.
- Costco and Sam’s Club have periodically run student membership promotions through UNiDAYS or Student Beans; check the platforms.
Fitness
Planet Fitness’s free High School Summer Pass runs each summer for teens (see details). Most gyms and studios offer student rates locally but don’t publish them nationally — ask.
How to use this list
- Verify on UNiDAYS and Student Beans once. Both are free and unlock the majority of retail offers.
- Set up SheerID and ID.me profiles; the big subscription programs use them.
- Start with the subscription stack — music, Prime, Adobe, software. That’s where the real annual savings are.
- Mark renewal dates. Most student pricing requires annual re-verification and reverts silently.
What we could not verify
Exact percentages at apparel retailers change frequently and are shown inside the verification platforms; we describe the program rather than quoting a rate that will be stale. Merchant pages linked above carry the specifics we have checked.
Sources: each merchant’s own student or education program page; UNiDAYS and Student Beans directories; SheerID and ID.me program listings. See how we verify, our editorial policy and affiliate disclosure (CheezyDeals has no affiliate relationships with the merchants or platforms listed). Know a published program we’re missing? Send it.